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NEW YORK
FILM
ACADEMY
LOS ANGELES
2017-18
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2017-18 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION 8
Welcome
History
Mission
Statement of Purpose
Vision/Context 9
Objectives
Board of Directors
Licensing & Approvals
Student Access to Staff & Faculty 10
Student Interaction
Note About Our School
About the Student Handbook 11
2017-18 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 12
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 31
REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 39

Registration
Student ID Badges
NYFA Email Accounts
Course Schedule
TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 41

Housing Information
Public Transportation
Parking
Bicycles 42
LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 43

Library Resources
Classrooms
Dance Studios
Sound Stages
Props, Wardrobe & Set Dressing
Automated Dialog Replacement 44
Post-Production & Computing
Computer Areas
Photography Studio

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Equipment Room
STUDENT RESOURCES 45
Accessing Our Course Schedule
Academic Advising
Learning Resources Director
Library Resources
Library Fine Policy 46
Editing Resources
Production Resources
Learning Differences
International Student Office
Industry Outreach & Professional Development 47
Housing Information
Veteran Affairs 48
NYFA Swag
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES 49

Student Information
Procedure for Scheduling Exams 54
Policy for Exam Scheduling
Procedures for Obtaining Print Materials
Policy for Peer Note Takers 55
Policy for Adaptive Equipment
Policy for Audio Recording Lectures
Procedure for Course Substitution or Independent Study 56
Rights & Responsibilities
Rights & Responsibilities of NYFA 57
Service Animals
CLASSROOM POLICIES 60
Cell Phone Policy
Personal Belongings
Consultations
Room Bookings
ATTENDANCE POLICIES 62
Attendance
Excused Absences
Unexcused Absences
Absences for Community Education Programs
Absences for 1-Year, 2-Year Certificate, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs 63
Mandatory Withdrawal Due to Absences

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Leave of Absence
ACADEMIC POLICIES 65
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
NYFA LA Campus Academic Progress 66
Grading Policies 67
Failed Courses
Add/Drop, Change & Withdrawal
Add, Drop, Change Dates 68
Internship 69
Thesis & Final Projects 70
Vacation Break
Grade Appeal 71
Graduation Requirements
ACCUPLACER REQUIREMENTS 73
Summer/Fall 2017
Spring 2017
English Preparatory Courses 74
DISCIPLINARY POLICIES 75
Simultaneous Probations
Procedural Hold
Suspension
Expulsion
MANDATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT POLICY 76
DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY 78
TUITION & COSTS (SPRING ’17) 82

TUITION & COSTS (SUMMER ’17) 90
TUITION & COSTS (FALL ’17) 93
TUITION & COSTS (SPRING ’18) 101
One-Year Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 109
AFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 111
BFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 113
MFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 115
Expected Supplies Costs 118

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STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND 119
FINANCIAL AID 121
Financial Need 122
How to Apply
Federal Education Loans
Federal Direct Loan Program
Subsidized Stafford Loans 123
Loan Origination Fee
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Direct Plus Loan Program 124
Parent (Plus) For Parents of Dependent Undergraduate Students
Graduate Plus Loan for Graduate Students
Other Types of Financial Assistance 125
Financial Aid Probation
Financial Aid Suspension 126
Financial Aid Policies
NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT 127

General Application
Tuition Discount Criteria
Period of Discount 128
PRODUCTION WORKSHOP RULES & REGULATIONS 129

Vehicles
Entering Universal Studios
Safety
Trams
Casting
Props & Wardrobe
Lunch 130
CAMPUS POLICIES 131

Dress Code
Smoking
Neighbors
Bikes & Skateboards
Pets & Animals
CREDIT EARNING POLICIES 132

Full-Time Status
Independent Study

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TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES 133
Transfer of International Credit
Credit for Non-Traditional Experience 134
Other Course Work
Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits & Credentials Earned at Our Institution
Tuition Credit
Articulation with Other Schools
CREATIVE FREEDOM 136

Academic Freedom
Academic Honesty & Creative Integrity
Freedom of Speech 137
Copyright Infringement Policy
Intellectual Property
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 138

Retention & Persistence
Student & Instructor Non-Fraternization Policy
Diversity Policy
Reporting Discrimination 139
Student Grievance Policy
CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY 141

Jeanne Clery Act
Los Angeles & Burbank Police Departments
Reporting Intimidation, Threats or Violent Acts
The Investigative Process 142
Disciplinary Action: Students, Faculty, & Staff
Non-Emergency Procedures & Reporting Code of Conduct Violations 143
Crime Log
Non-Residential Buildings
Property Security Against Theft
Harassment 144
Sex-Based Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policies
Sex Offender Notice
Timely Warnings
Emergency Notification System
Evacuation Procedures 145

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DIRECTORY 146
Campus Hours & Address
Online Publications
Student Services
Production Resources 147
Administrative Resources
Academic Resources 148
Student Resources
Production, Post Production, & Equipment 149
Filmmaking Department 150
Acting for Film Department
Screenwriting Department 151
Producing Department
Liberal Arts & Sciences Department
Cinematography Department 152
Photography Department
Documentary Department
Game Design Department
3-D Animation & Visual Effects Department
APPENDIX A: SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION & MISCONDUCT POLICIES 153

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Statement of Purpose
Scope of Policy
Prohibited Conduct 154
Policy-Related Definitions 156
Policy Process 158
Appeals 165
Confidentiality & Privacy
Records 166
Prevention & Awareness
Resources 167
Policy in Other Languages

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INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
WELCOME
The New York Film Academy was founded
Welcome to the New York Film Academy. in 1992 on the belief that a top-quality
We’re sure you’re going to find your time at education in filmmaking should be accessible
the school enlightening, productive and to anyone with the drive and ambition to
exhilarating. make films. The school opened at Robert De
We have outstanding faculty to guide you Niro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York
through your program and help you develop City, and has expanded worldwide to include
your craft. The administration and staff are campuses in New York; Los Angeles; South
here to help with any questions or concerns Beach, Miami; Sydney and Queensland,
you may have. Please take advantage of our Australia.
services; we’re here to make your time at the
Academy as rewarding as possible.
Our programs are accelerated, intensive and MISSION
challenging. They will afford you the
opportunity to explore the possibilities of The mission of the New York Film Academy
visual storytelling as you hone your personal is to educate students interested in the field
artistic vision and voice. To succeed in these of visual storytelling. NYFA courses have
programs, however, your best efforts will be been designed to increase students’ creativity
required. Hard work, dedication, and technical expertise through an intense
collaboration, passion and persistence will regimen of hands-on and classroom
pay off as you find yourself growing as an instruction. The Academy’s goal is to enrich
artist. its students as visual storytellers by helping
In order for all students, faculty and staff to them realize their personal artistic visions.
be able to thrive in an open, cooperative, NYFA’s expectations center on the growth of
supportive environment, please follow the each student as a creative individual.
policies outlined in this handbook.
Sonny Calderon
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Dean of the College The purpose of the New York Film Academy
(NYFA) is to further a global understanding
of, and appreciation for, the art and craft of
visual storytelling through the education and
training of interested and qualified
individuals, and to hone the skills of future
professionals so that they may one day serve
the visual storytelling arts as industry leaders.

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VISION/CONTEXT OBJECTIVES
Visual communication plays an increasingly NYFA has set the following objectives to
vital role in our globally connected lives. fulfill:
Motion picture content in its innumerable
manifestations has entered virtually every aspect • To provide a learning environment
of daily life, work, culture, and our constructed conducive to creative thought and artistic
environment. Indeed, visual communication is expression, as well as hands-on
fast becoming the predominant form of collaboration.
expressive communication worldwide. Visual • To help students better appreciate the art
storytelling, in all its historical and evolving and craft of visual storytelling so that they
forms, has the unique power of allowing us to may develop as artists and better express
experience the life of others through the their personal artistic visions.
imagination and perspective of the storyteller. • To empower students to find and
develop a creative voice.
The ability to effectively harness this means of • To teach and develop new capabilities in
expression will be ever more essential to a students’ approach to the art and craft of
successful member of the creative industries. In visual storytelling.
order to serve aspiring visual storytelling artists,
educators in this field should act as conservator
and innovator, passing on the accrued BOARD OF DIRECTORS
knowledge, techniques, and methods of the art
while incorporating new technology and Jeffery Haber (Chair)
innovations. Michael Young
Jean Sherlock
We believe the process of creation itself can be Matthew Modine
ennobling to the artist, and the artist’s creation Avy Eschenasy
can have a profound impact on others. By Cheng Davis
giving the audience the chance to experience Oscar Bleetstein
the world from the perspective of another, Kristi Nelson
visual stories have the power to create empathy, Paul Kelly
bridge differences, and open new avenues of
thought. Therefore, the motion picture artist LICENSING & APPROVALS
has a power and a responsibility. Those who
master this form of communication will be The New York Film Academy is a private
instrumental in the development and postsecondary institution accredited by the
advancement of society, and institutions that National Association of Schools of Art and
hope to educate and train visual storytellers play Design (NASAD).
an essential role in that same mission.
The New York Film Academy has received
“approval” from the Bureau for Private
Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate
as a degree-granting institution in the state of
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operate” means that the Bureau has STUDENT ACCESS
determined and certified that an institution
meets minimum standards established by the TO STAFF & FACULTY
Bureau and according to the California
Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009. Students are provided flexible access to one-
on-one consultations with each of their
Any questions a student may have regarding instructors. Additionally, all full-time faculty
this handbook that have not been hold a minimum of three office hours during
satisfactorily answered by the institution may the week, which are determined at the
be directed to the Bureau for Private beginning of each program. Administrators
Postsecondary Education at: are readily available to provide individualized
mentoring and counseling for any issues
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Ste 400 related to their individual fields of expertise.
Sacramento, CA 95833 The New York Film Academy is open for
P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA students 7 days a week, except on specified
holidays. When the Academy is open, a staff
Web site address: www.bppe.ca.gov member is always available by phone or in
person for consultation, questions, or help.
Telephone & Fax: During hours of operation, students have
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 or access to the library and all learning resources.
(916) 431-6959 or by fax (916) 263-1987
STUDENT INTERACTION
As of this handbook’s publication, The New
York Film Academy does not have a pending Intra- and inter-departmental interaction
petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a between students is a vital component of the
debtor in possession, has not filed a petition collaborative experience fostered by the New
within the preceding five years, and does not York Film Academy education. Assigned
have a petition in bankruptcy filed against it studio and lab work is often collaborative in
within the preceding five years that resulted nature (as are in-class critiques of student
in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the work), but additional interaction is
United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. encouraged and supported by the Academy
Sec. 1101 et seq.) outside of the framework of the curriculum.
All students from all departments are
This institution is approved by the United encouraged to attend the final screenings.
States Citizenship and Immigration Services,
a Bureau of the Department of Homeland
NOTE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Security (formerly the United States
Department of Justice, Immigration and Consistent with the mission and educational
Naturalization) for attendance by non- objectives of NYFA, the focus of the
immigrant students. Academy's programs is to develop each
student's artistic and creative potential in the
art and craft of the moving image.
Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Documentary
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Screenwriting, Photography, Game Design, 3- ABOUT THE STUDENT
D Animation, Illustration and Graphic
Design are all means by which a student may HANDBOOK
express his or her personal artistic visions.
The Office of the Dean of the College
publishes the 2017-18 NYFA, Los Angeles
Student Handbook. This Handbook serves as
a guide for all students enrolled at the New
York Film Academy in the 2017-18 academic
year and supersedes any handbook previously
published. The New York Film Academy
reserves the right to change policies and
regulations periodically.

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2017-18
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
7th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
FILMMAKING Spring 2018
Registration: 1/29/18
Spring 2017 1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
Registration: 1/30/17 2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17 3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 5th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
4th Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 6th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20
5th Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
7th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19 Summer 2018
Summer 2017 1st Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
2nd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 3rd Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
6th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
7th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
Fall 2017 ACTING FOR FILM
1st Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 Spring 2017
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 Registration: 1/30/17
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
6th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
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Summer 2017 Fall 2017
Registration: 5/22/17 Registration: 9/18/17
1st Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
2nd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Fall 2017
Registration: 9/18/17 Spring 2018
1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18 Registration: 1/29/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
Spring 2018 MASTER OF FINE ARTS

1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 IN PRODUCING
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 Spring 2017
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 Registration: 1/30/17
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19 1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
Summer 2018 3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
Registration: 5/21/18 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
1st Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 4th Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
2nd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 Fall 2017
3rd Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19 Registration: 9/18/17
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
IN SCREENWRITING 4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Spring 2017
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19

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MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
PHOTOGRAPHY 2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Spring 2017 4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Fall 2017 3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Registration: 9/18/17 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19 DOCUMENTARY
Spring 2018
FILMMAKING
Spring 2017
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
4th Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN 5th Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
CINEMATOGRAPHY 6th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Spring 2017
Registration: 1/30/17 Fall 2017
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
5th Semester: 5/29/18 – 9/15/18 4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Fall 2017 5th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
Registration: 9/18/17 6th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19

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Spring 2018 MASTER OF ARTS IN FILM &
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 MEDIA PRODUCTION
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
5th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19 2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
Fall 2017
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN Registration: 9/18/17
GAME DESIGN 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
Spring 2017 2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
Registration: 1/30/17 3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 Spring 2018
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Fall 2017 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18 MASTER OF ARTS IN
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 SCREENWRITING
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 Spring 2017
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 Fall 2017
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 Registration: 9/18/17
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18

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MASTER OF ARTS IN 3rd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
4th Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
PRODUCING 5th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Spring 2017 6th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
9th Semester: 2/3/20 - 5/16/20
Fall 2017
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
Spring 2018 3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 5th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
6th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN 7th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20
Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20
FILMMAKING 8th Semester: 2/3/20 - 5/16/20
9th Semester: 5/26/20 - 9/12/20
Spring 2017
Spring 2018
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
4th Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
5th Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
6th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
5th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
6th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20
7th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20
8th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
7th Semester: 2/23/20 - 5/16/20
9th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20
8th Semester: 5/26/20 - 9/12/20
Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20
9th Semester: 9/21/20 - 1/23/21
Holiday Break: 12/20/20 - 1/3/21
Summer 2017
Summer 2018
1st Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
2nd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
1st Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
2nd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19

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Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 Fall 2017
7th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20
Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
8th Semester: 2/3/20 - 5/16/20
ACTING FOR FILM
Spring 2018
Spring 2017 Registration: 1/29/18
Registration: 1/30/17 1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17 2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
8th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
Summer 2018
Summer 2017 Registration: 5/21/18
2nd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
Holiday Break: 12/22/19 - 1/5/20

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
SCREENWRITING GAME DESIGN
Spring 2017 Spring 2017
Fall 2017 Fall 2017


Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19

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PRODUCING 3-D ANIMATION &
Spring 2017
VISUAL EFFECTS
8th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19
Fall 2017
8th Semester: 2/3/20 - 5/16/20
Spring 2018
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
8th Semester: 5/26/20 - 9/12/20

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PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fall 2017 Fall 2017



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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN
MEDIA STUDIES FILMMAKING
7th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
8th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19 Summer 2017
Fall 2017 1st Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
5th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
6th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19 Fall 2017
7th Semester: 9/23/19 - 1/25/20 Registration: 9/18/17
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
Spring 2018 3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19 Spring 2018
5th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19 Registration: 1/29/18
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
5th Semester: 5/28/19 - 9/14/19

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Summer 2018 Summer 2018

ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN

ACTING FOR FILM SCREENWRITING
Summer 2017 Fall 2017

Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19

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ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN 2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
GAME DESIGN 4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19
Spring 2017
4th Semester: 2/4/19 - 5/18/19
Fall 2017
1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18 TWO-YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
Spring 2018 Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 Fall 2017
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN 4th Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
PRODUCING Holiday Break: 12/16/18 - 1/2/19

Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
Fall 2017 ONE-YEAR FILMMAKING

1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18 Spring 2017

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Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
Fall 2017
Summer 2017 Registration: 9/18/17
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
Fall 2017 1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 Summer 2018
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 1st Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
2nd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19
Spring 2018 Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 ONE-YEAR SCREENWRITING
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
Summer 2018 2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
1st Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 Fall 2017
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
ONE-YEAR ACTING FOR
Spring 2018
FILM Registration: 1/29/18
Spring 2017 1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 ONE-YEAR PRODUCING
Summer 2017 Spring 2017

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Fall 2017 Fall 2017


ONE-YEAR DOCUMENTARY ONE-YEAR

FILMMAKING CINEMATOGRAPHY
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 Fall 2017
Fall 2017 1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 ONE-YEAR GAME DESIGN
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17
ONE-YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY 2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
Spring 2017 Fall 2017


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Spring 2018 EIGHT-WEEK FILMMAKING

1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 1/3/17 – 2/25/17
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 2/6/17 – 4/1/17
3/6/17 – 4/29/17
ONE-YEAR 3-D ANIMATION 4/3/17 – 5/27/17
5/1/17 – 6/24/17
Spring 2017 6/5/17 – 7/29/17
Registration: 1/30/17 7/10/17 – 9/1/17
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17 8/7/17 – 9/29/17
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 9/11/17 – 11/4/17
3rd Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/27/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 – 1/2/18 1/8/18 – 3/3/18
2/5/18 – 3/19/18
Fall 2017 3/5/18 – 4/28/18
Registration: 9/18/17 4/2/18 – 5/25/18
1st Semester: 09/25/17 - 1/27/18 5/7/18 – 6/30/18
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 6/4/18 – 7/28/18
2nd Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 7/2/18 – 8/25/18
3rd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18 8/6/18 – 10/6/18
9/4/18 – 11/3/18
Spring 2018
1st Semester: 2/5/18 - 5/19/18 EIGHT-WEEK
2nd Semester: 5/29/18 - 9/15/18
3rd Semester: 9/24/18 - 1/26/19 ACTING FOR FILM
Holiday Break: 12/16/18 – 1/2/19
1/3/17 – 2/25/17
3/6/17 – 4/29/17
ONE-YEAR GRAPHIC 5/1/17 – 6/24/17
DESIGN 7/10/17 – 9/1/17
9/11/17 – 11/4/17
Spring 2017
Registration: 1/30/17 1/8/18 – 3/3/18
1st Semester: 2/6/17 - 5/20/17 2/5/18 – 3/29/18
2nd Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 3/5/18 – 4/28/18
5/7/18 – 6/30/18
Fall 2017 7/2/18 – 8/25/18
Registration: 9/18/17 9/4/18 – 11/3/18

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EIGHT-WEEK SIX-WEEK FILMMAKING
SCREENWRITING 6/5/17 – 7/8/17
1/3/17 – 2/25/17 7/10/17 – 8/19/17
12/4/17 – 1/27/18
3/6/17 – 4/29/17
5/1/17 – 6/24/17
7/10/17 – 9/1/17 6/4/18 – 7/14/18
9/11/17 – 11/4/17 7/2/18 – 8/11/18
1/8/18 – 3/3/18 SIX-WEEK DOCUMENTARY

3/5/18 – 4/28/18 FILMMAKING
5/7/18 – 6/30/18
7/2/18 – 8/25/18 2/6/17 – 3/21/17
9/4/18 – 11/3/18 5/1/17 – 6/13/17
7/10/17 – 8/22/17
EIGHT-WEEK 9/11/17 – 10/21/17
2/5/18 – 3/30/18
PHOTOGRAPHY 5/7/18 – 6/19/18
1/3/17 – 2/25/17 7/2/18 – 8/11/18
9/4/18 – 10/9/18
3/6/17 – 4/29/17
5/1/17 – 6/24/17
7/10/17 – 9/1/17 FOUR-WEEK FILMMAKING
9/11/17 – 11/4/17
1/3/17 – 1/28/17
1/8/18 – 3/3/18 2/6/17 – 3/4/17
3/5/18 – 4/28/18 3/6/17 – 4/1/17
5/7/18 – 6/30/18 4/3/17 – 4/29/17
7/2/18 – 8/25/28 5/1/17 – 5/26/17
9/4/18 – 11/3/18 6/5/17 – 7/1/17
7/10/17 – 8/5/17
8/7/17 – 9/1/17
HOLIDAY FILMMAKING 9/11/17 – 10/7/17
12/5/16 – 1/28/17 10/2/17 – 10/28/17
12/4/17 – 1/27/18 10/23/17 – 11/18/17
12/3/18 – 1/26/19
1/8/18 – 2/3/18
2/5/18 – 3/3/18
HOLIDAY ACTING FOR FILM 3/5/18 – 3/29/18
4/2/18 – 4/28/18
12/5/16 – 1/28/17 5/7/18 – 6/2/18
12/4/17 – 1/27/18 6/4/18 – 6/30/18
12/3/18 – 1/26/19 7/2/18 – 7/28/18
8/6/18 – 8/31/18

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10/1/18 – 10/27/18 FOUR-WEEK
10/22/18 – 11/17/18
PHOTOGRAPHY
FOUR-WEEK DIGITAL 1/3/17 – 1/28/17
EDITING 2/6/17 – 3/4/17
3/6/17 – 4/1/17
2/6/17 – 3/4/17 4/3/17 – 4/29/17
7/10/17 – 8/5/17 6/5/17 – 7/1/17
10/2/17 – 10/28/17 7/10/17 – 8/5/17
2/5/18 – 3/3/18 8/7/17 – 9/1/17
7/2/18 – 7/28/18 9/11/17 – 10/7/17
10/1/18 – 10/27/18 10/2/17 – 10/28/17
10/23/17 – 11/18/17
FOUR-WEEK ACTING FOR 1/8/18 – 2/3/18
FILM 2/5/18 – 3/3/18
3/5/18 – 3/29/18
1/3/17 – 1/28/17 4/2/18 – 4/28/18
2/6/17 – 3/4/17 5/7/18 – 6/2/18
3/6/17 – 4/1/17 6/4/18 – 6/30/18
4/3/17 – 4/29/17 7/2/18 – 7/28/18
5/1/17 – 5/26/17 8/6/18 – 8/31/18
6/5/17 – 7/1/17 9/4/18 – 10/6/18
7/11/16 – 8/6/16 10/1/18 – 10/27/18
8/7/17 – 9/1/17 10/22/18 – 11/17/18
9/11/17 – 10/7/17
10/2/17 – 10/28/17
10/23/17 – 11/18/17 FOUR-WEEK PRODUCING
1/3/17 – 1/28/17
1/8/18 – 2/3/18
2/6/17 – 3/4/17
2/5/18 – 3/3/18
3/6/17 – 4/1/17
3/5/18 – 3/29/18
4/3/17 – 4/29/17
4/2/18 – 4/28/18
5/1/17 – 5/26/17
5/7/18 – 6/2/18
6/5/17 – 7/1/17
6/4/18 – 6/30/18
7/10/17 – 8/5/17
7/2/18 – 7/28/18
8/7/17 – 9/1/17
8/6/18 – 8/31/18
9/11/17 – 10/7/17
9/4/18 – 10/6/18
10/2/17 – 10/28/17
10/1/18 – 10/27/18
10/22/18 – 11/17/18
1/8/18 – 2/3/18
2/5/18 – 3/3/18
3/5/18 – 3/29/18
4/2/18 – 4/28/18

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5/7/18 – 6/2/18 TWELVE-WEEK EVENING
6/4/18 – 6/30/18
7/2/18 – 7/28/18 ACTING FOR FILM
8/6/18 – 8/31/18
9/4/18 – 10/6/18 1/9/17 – 4/1/17
10/1/18 – 10/27/18 3/13/17 – 6/3/17
6/12/17 – 9/1/17
FOUR-WEEK MUSIC VIDEO 1/16/18 – 4/7/18

3/12/18 – 6/2/18
1/3/17 – 1/28/17 6/11/18 – 8/31/18
2/6/17 – 3/4/17 9/17/18 – 12/8/18
3/6/17 – 4/1/17
4/3/17 – 4/29/17
7/10/17 – 8/5/17 SCREENWRITING
1/8/18 – 2/3/18
2/5/18 – 3/3/18 1/9/17 – 4/1/17
3/5/18 – 3/29/18 3/13/17 – 6/3/17
4/2/18 – 4/28/18 6/12/17 – 9/1/17
5/7/18 – 6/2/18 9/18/17 – 12/9/17
7/2/18 – 7/28/18 1/16/18 – 4/7/18
3/12/18 – 6/2/18
TWELVE-WEEK EVENING 7/11/18 – 8/31/18
9/17/18 – 12/8/18
FILMMAKING
3/13/17 – 6/3/17 PRODUCING
6/12/17 – 9/1/17
1/9/17 – 4/1/17
3/12/18 – 6/2/18 3/13/17 – 6/3/17
6/11/18 – 8/31/18 6/12/17 – 9/1/17
9/17/18 – 12/8/18 9/18/17 – 12/9/17
TWELVE-WEEK EVENING 3/12/18 – 6/2/18

6/11/18 – 8/31/18
DIGITAL EDITING 9/17/18 – 12/8/18
1/9/17 – 4/1/17
3/13/17 – 6/3/17 ONE-WEEK FILMMAKING
6/12/17 – 9/1/17
1/9/17 – 1/14/17
3/12/18 – 6/2/18 5/8/17 – 5/13/17
6/11/18 – 8/31/18 6/12/17 – 6/17/17
9/17/18 – 12/8/18 7/17/17 – 7/22/17

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8/14/17 – 8/19/17 NATIONAL HOLIDAY
10/9/17 – 10/14/17
BREAKS:
1/8/18 – 1/13/18
5/14/18 – 5/19/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday,
6/11/18 – 6/16/18 January 16, 2017
7/9/18 – 7/14/18 Good Friday: Friday, April 14, 2017
8/13/18 – 8/18/18 Memorial Day: Monday, May 29, 2017
10/15/18 – 10/20/18 Fourth of July: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Labor Day: Monday, September 4, 2017
Rosh Hashanah: Starts 5pm Wed. Sept. 20,
ONE-WEEK ACTING FOR 2017 all day Thurs. Sept. 21
FILM Yom Kippur: Starts 5pm Fri. Sept. 29, 2017,
all day Sat. Sept. 30
1/9/17 – 1/14/17 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 23,
5/8/17 – 5/13/17 2017 – Friday, November 24
6/12/17 – 6/17/17 Holiday Break: December 17, 2017 –
7/17/17 – 7/22/17 January 2, 2018
8/14/17 – 8/19/17
10/9/17 – 10/14/17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday,
January 15, 2018
1/8/18 – 1/13/18 Good Friday: Friday, March 30, 2018
5/14/18 – 5/19/18 Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2018
6/11/18 – 6/16/18 Fourth of July: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
7/9/18 – 7/14/18 Labor Day: Monday, September 3, 2018
8/13/18 – 8/18/18 Rosh Hashanah: Starts 5pm Sun. Sept. 9,
10/15/18 – 10/20/18 2018 all day Mon. Sept. 10
Yom Kippur: Starts 5pm Tues. Sept. 18,
2018, all day Wed. Sept. 19
ACADEMIC BREAKS Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 22,
Dec 17, 2017 - Jan 2, 2018 2018 – Friday, November 23
Dec 16, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019 Holiday Break: December 16, 2018 –
Dec 22, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020 January 2, 2019

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
4. Multiple Submissions
HONOR CODE The resubmission of any work which has been
previously submitted for academic credit
The New York Film Academy is an academic
without the direct consent of the instructor
community devoted to learning and the
receiving the resubmission shall be deemed
cultivation of artistic craft. The New York Film
dishonest.
Academy views integrity as the basis for
intellectual pursuit, artistic development,
independent scholarship, and meaningful 5. Unauthorized Assistance
collaboration. Honesty in the representation of Unauthorized assistance may include, but is not
work and in interactions with teachers, advisers, limited to, inappropriately working with others
peers, and students is the foundation of our to complete assignments for class credit. This
community. The following principles of rule applies to written material, take home
academic integrity shall be referred to as the exams and any other assignments expressly
Honor Code. Violation of the Honor Code assigned as an individual assignment and will
shall constitute cause for disciplinary procedures also include creative work intended to be an
including but not limited to suspension or individual effort.
expulsion.
6. Forgery & Falsification
1. Cheating The misrepresentation or alteration of any
Cheating may include, but is not limited to, the academic or administrative document submitted
use of unauthorized study aids, or other to the New York Film Academy or its
materials in any academic exercise. Failure to representatives will be considered dishonest.
follow the express rules or instruction in
completion of an academic exercise may also
constitute cheating. 7. Solicitation
Students are prohibited from paying or
2. Fabrication soliciting financial compensation from other
The creation or falsification of information or students for services or products such as, but
citation used in academic exercise is considered not limited to, production, pre-production,
fabrication and a violation of the honor code. post-production and script consultation.
3. Plagiarism 8. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

Plagiarism is any attempt, successful or not, to Any student who knowingly and actively assists
pass off someone else’s work as your own. Any another student with an honor code violation
copying from another student, or will also be in violation of the honor code.
lifting/paraphrasing passages from the internet,
or any other source, without giving proper
credit shall be deemed dishonest.

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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT d) Failure to Comply:
Failure to identify oneself to, or comply with
The following rules shall constitute the directions of a New York Film Academy
expectation of behavior of students enrolled at employee acting in the performance of his
the New York Film Academy. Violation of the or her duties while on campus or at a college
following rules known as the Standards of sponsored event may be subject to
Conduct shall constitute cause for disciplinary immediate removal and additional
procedures including but not limited to removal disciplinary action.
from class, suspension, or expulsion.
e) Cell Phone and Electronic Devices:
1. On-Campus Conduct Students are expressly forbidden from the
use of cell phones and other electronic
devices in class without the express
a) Obstruction or Disruption:
permission of the instructor.
The obstruction or disruption of an
instructor or administrator in the pursuit of
f) Smoking in Undesignated Areas:
any New York Film Academy related class or
Smoking of any kind, including the use of
activity may be grounds for immediate
vaporizers, is expressly forbidden in any
removal and subject to additional
indoor locations on campus or at college
disciplinary action.
related events. Smoking outdoors is also
forbidden except at a clearly identified
b) Defamation:
smoking area established by the New York
Defamation is the false statement of a fact
Film Academy’s administration. The
that does injury to the reputation of a
smoking of marijuana and other schedule 1
person(s) or institution either written or
drugs is forbidden in all areas.
spoken. Defamation against another NYFA
student or employee, including but not g) Courtesy to Neighbors:
limited to the use of technology to cause
Students must remain quiet in the hallways
injury through false statements is strictly
and general areas on campus and
forbidden. Defamation claims will be
surrounding NYFA and must not approach
reviewed by a Dean or senior administrator
or enter neighboring offices. Students may
to determine the validity of claims and the
not, under any circumstances, solicit
appropriate action to be taken.
neighboring offices for employment.
c) Disorderly or Lewd Behavior:
h) Guests Brought in by Students:
Disorderly or Lewd behavior may include,
Students are responsible for the conduct of
but is not limited to, disturbance of the
all guests brought to the premises, facilities,
peace or expressly sexual behavior on New
productions or events of NYFA. Students
York Film Academy property or at any
may be held liable for any Code of Conduct
events associated with the college. Any such
violations committed by such guests and
behavior will be considered a violation of
may face disciplinary action for all violations
campus conduct.
that occur.

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i) NYFA Guest Speakers a) Harassment & Sexual Assault:
The New York Film Academy frequently Threatening remarks from students (verbal
hosts guest speakers from the entertainment slander, sexual harassment, threats of
industry. Students may not attempt to solicit violence, etc.) and/or any act of physical
work from these guests, pitch them ideas, or violence from a student towards any
attempt to pass on scripts, headshots, reels, instructor, staff member, student, or other
or other development material. Any student person in general will not be tolerated.
found to be in violation of these rules will
not be allowed to attend future guest events Threatening remarks from faculty, staff, or
and may face disciplinary action. administration (verbal slander, sexual
harassment, threats of violence, etc.) and/or
j) Unsanctioned Vehicles:
any act of physical violence from a faculty,
Students are expressly prohibited from using
staff, or administrative employee towards
hover boards, skateboards or drones on
any other instructor, staff member,
NYFA premises or at NYFA sponsored
administrator, student, or other person in
events without the express written
permission of the college. general will not be tolerated. Any employee
who fails to respect these terms is subject to
k) Personal Care: immediate termination pending
All students are required to maintain investigation.
healthy and diligent personal hygiene.
Regular bathing and frequent laundering of b) Retaliation:
clothes are necessary to ensure a healthy and Retaliation against any person for filing,
comfortable learning environment. supporting, or providing information in
connection with a Complaint of Sexual
l) Unauthorized Entry: Misconduct (any form of Sexual Harassment
Students are forbidden from entering or Sexual Violence) is strictly prohibited.
campus buildings outside of posted hours Violations of this Policy will be immediately
without express consent of the Director of addressed through New York Film
Operations or a senior NYFA administrator. Academy’s disciplinary procedures, as
deemed appropriate in NYFA’s discretion.
2. Sexual Discrimination & Any person who feels that he or she has
Misconduct been subjected to Retaliation should make a
report to your campus Title IX Coordinator.
The following rules contained in this section are
governed by the college’s title IX policy. For c) Providing False Information:
complete rules, definitions, and policies related Any individual who knowingly files a false
to sexual discrimination and misconduct, please Complaint under this Policy, who
refer to Appendix A: Sex-Based Discrimination knowingly provides false information to
And Sexual Misconduct Policies & Grievance New York Academy Administration, or who
Procedures. intentionally misleads NYFA
Administration involved in the investigation

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or resolution of a Complaint may be subject action. Schedule 1 drugs include but are
to disciplinary action. not limited to Marijuana, MDMA, Heroin,
Psilocybin, and GHB.
3. Drug & Alcohol Free Campus
4. Campus Safety & Security
a) Possession of Drugs & Alcohol:
Under no circumstances are drugs or The New York Film Academy provides a
alcohol allowed on New York Film Academy safe environment, which is necessary to
premises. Anyone found to possess alcohol support artistic development. Physical
or any illegal substance may be subject to violence is not tolerated. Any student who is
expulsion. Any student found associating reported to have committed an act of
with a student in possession of alcohol or violence against another student, staff, or
illegal substances may be subject to faculty member, including but not limited
suspension and will meet with the Dean of to punching, striking, or kicking, will be
Students to determine if he/she will be immediately suspended and not permitted
expelled. admittance to the school facilities or school
functions. Suspension will continue while
b) Influence of Drugs & Alcohol: the school investigates the incident. If the
Any student found on NYFA premises or at act of violence is confirmed through
a NYFA production or shoot under the investigation, the student will be suspended
influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be for the term of instruction and may be
subject to suspension and/or expulsion. permanently expelled from the school.
c) Alcohol at Events: a) Assault & Battery:

Students are reminded that alcohol may be Assault is the intentional attempt using
present at certain NYFA events and are violence or force to do someone
expected to adhere to California state laws
harm. Battery is the intentional touching of
regarding alcohol consumption and
another individual in a way that is harmful
underage drinking. Students who appear to
or offensive without the consent of the
be inebriated and/or under the influence of
drugs will be removed from the event and person being touched. Assault or Battery
may be banned from future NYFA events. that threatens the safety of any NYFA
Students who break federal & state laws student or employee will be grounds for
may face prosecution. immediate removal and subject to
additional disciplinary action.
d) Illegal Drugs:
The New York Film Academy recognizes b) Harassment:
federal laws over state laws in defining illegal Any verbal, nonverbal or written act that
drugs. The possession of any schedule 1 creates a hostile learning environment or
drug, as defined by the United States limits an individual the ability to participate
Controlled Substance Act, either on campus in or benefit from any educational program.
or at a college related activity will constitute
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c) Stalking: unauthorized entry into Universal Studios,
A course of actions directed at an individual Warner Bros., and/or NYFA property will
that would cause a reasonable individual to be subject to immediate disciplinary or legal
fear for their safety or the safety of others action, including suspension or expulsion.
and/or suffer substantial emotional distress.
g) Vandalism:
d) Intimidation & Bullying: Students found misusing or vandalizing
The use or threat of force to achieve a property owned by NYFA, Universal Studios,
favorable position over another NYFA Warner Bros. or any neighboring residences
student or staff member is strictly prohibited. or businesses will be subject to fines and/or
immediate suspension.
e) Weapons:
Firearms, pellet guns, stun guns, h) Security Personnel:
ammunition, knives, martial arts weapons, Due to increased security, entering and
dangerous chemicals, fireworks or explosives exiting the Universal Studios or Warner
of any kind (regardless of license) are never Bros Backlot can be a very long and
permitted on NYFA property or the frustrating process. Students must be
property of Universal Studios or Warner courteous and patient with all studio
Bros. Pepper spray (2.5oz or less) displaying personnel, security guards and staff. If a
a clear warning label are permitted to carry student feels a member of the Universal
for self defense purposes. A multifunctional Studios or Warner Bros. staff has treated
tool with a blade 2 ½ inches or less, does him/her unfairly, the student can file an
not open automatically and has only one incident report with the Dean of Students
edge may be permitted to use on set or for office.
the purpose of production. Any object used
in a threatening manner or with the intent i) Discrimination:
to do harm will be considered a weapon and Any violation of NYFA’s standards of
a clear violation of NYFA policy. conduct in which the nature of the violation
is sex or gender based will be governed by
f) ID Requirements: the rules of Appendix A: Sex Based
Students are required to carry a valid photo Discrimination and Misconduct. All other
ID (Driver’s License, Official State forms of discrimination are governed by the
Identification Card, Passport) as well as rules of Appendix B: Non Sex Based
their NYFA Student ID Badge while on the Discrimination. Evidence of discrimination
premises of NYFA, Universal Studios in the violation of any rule set forth in the
and/or Warner Bros. any related Student Code of Conduct will increase the
productions, official student functions or severity of the punishment.
events. Failure to do so may result in the
student being removed from such premises
at NYFA’s discretion. Students are
responsible for their NYFA student ID
Badges. Any student caught tampering with
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5. Technology policy is LinkedIn. Online and off-campus
fraternization can blur professional
a) NYFA Emails: boundaries between faculty and students,
Students must use their NYFA email and this policy protects both parties. Any
account in all correspondence with NYFA faculty member who violates this policy is
faculty and staff. subject to disciplinary action.
b) Ethernet:
Students are strictly forbidden from tapping f) Cyber-Bullying:
any Ethernet lines of NYFA or adjoining Cyber-bullying against any NYFA student,
businesses for their personal computers. staff member or faculty is strictly prohibited.
Our network holds confidential information Additionally, students are reminded that
and tapping into it poses a security risk. Any they represent NYFA during production
student who fails to comply with this rule workshops, off-campus shoots or
will be subject to suspension and expulsion. collaborations. Any form of cyber-bullying
towards individuals working with NYFA
c) File Sharing:
under any capacity, is also prohibited.
Illegal downloading via torrents or other file
sharing sites is not permitted using NYFA’s Cyber-bullying encompasses all use of
computers or NYFA’s wireless/wired technology to harm or harass others. This
networks. Anyone caught doing this will be includes, but is not limited to:
subject to immediate disciplinary action by
the New York Film Academy. Furthermore, • Unwanted contact or harassment via
anyone caught downloading illegal material social media, emails, phone calls or text
may be subject to legal action under federal messages
law. • Threatening emails, instant messages,
calls or text messages
d) Recording Devices: • Fraud or identity theft: impersonating
Students are prohibited from recording class someone or creating a false identity
lectures without written permission from • Hacking someone’s email or social media
the Director of NYFA. account
• Spreading false or private information
e) Social Media Fraternization: • Creating websites to rate peers or
In accordance with NYFA’s non- faculty/staff or to mock or harass
fraternization policy, students are someone
prohibited from fraternizing with faculty • Sharing photos or videos online or via
and staff on social media, including, but text without the subject’s consent
not limited to, “friending” or accepting
“friend requests” on Facebook or following Students found engaging in cyber-bullying
will face a thorough investigation and
faculty or staff on Twitter, Instagram,
disciplinary action, up to and including
Snapchat and any other social media sites. expulsion.
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6. Production & Post-Production documentation to the Director of Operations
(Brad Ben-Hain):
a) Post-Production Guidelines:
• Shooting script
Students must follow all Editing and Post-
• Storyboards
Production Department guidelines for
proper conduct in the editing facilities and • Shot lists
for using all NYFA editing and post- • Proof of outside production insurance
production equipment. The guidelines range for the action sequence, with worker’s
from how to correctly handle the equipment compensation
to the times editing is permitted. Students
Once approval has been granted and all the
must follow similar guidelines with regard to
requisite paperwork has been cleared,
filmmaking equipment. These guidelines will
students may film their stunt or action
be outlined on the first day of classes. Failure
sequence under the supervision of an
to comply with these guidelines will result in
outside stunt coordinator.
disciplinary measures, including temporary
loss of editing privileges, suspension of
d) Props & Wardrobe:
equipment checkout privileges or removal
Students are responsible for props and
from final film screenings.
wardrobe at all times while in their
possession. If props or wardrobe are damaged
b) Prop Weapons:
in any way, students are responsible for the
Students are only permitted the use of prop
replacement value dictated either by the
guns or prop weapons on green-lit
NYFA or the Universal Studios
productions, with the express approval of the
Property/Wardrobe Departments.
instructor and Department Chair, and when
licensed by the local permitting office, such
e) Locations:
as Film, LA Inc., City of Burbank. Any
• Students must be respectful of Universal
student or crewmember participating in the
filming of a project featuring the Studios and Warner Bros. tram tours.
unauthorized use of a prop gun is subject to • Students must not stray from the set on
expulsion. Any student or crewmember which they are filming.
participating in the filming of a weekend • Students may not climb onto building
project featuring the use or display of a real rooftops or film at any unsanctioned
firearm in any setting is subject to expulsion areas of the campus or studio backlot,
and will be reported to the authorities for including the parking lot, lobby, common
further investigation. Any recorded media areas and hallways. In order to film in
that is found to be in violation of the classrooms, students must place a
preceding rules may be confiscated and refundable deposit at the Bursar's Office,
destroyed. check for classroom availability at the
front desk and complete the required
c) Action Sequence Authorization: paperwork. For details on booking
To maintain on-set safety, students who wish classrooms for shoots, please refer to the
to film stunt or action sequences must first Student Handbook.
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• Students may not scream or make any 1. The alleged misconduct indicates the
other disruptive noise for any reason. student poses a threat to the safety or
security of any member(s) of the college
7. Additional Standards community; or
Students must read and adhere to all rules in 2. The alleged misconduct is harmful to the
the Student Handbook and Production College and/or its reputation; or
Handbook while on campus, at any Academy-
sponsored events and/or on the Universal
3. The alleged misconduct threatens the ability
Studios or Warner Bros. Backlot. The rules set
for students to perform regular activities
forth in the Department or Equipment
outside of school in the pursuit of their
Handbooks provided to students will also
constitute standards subject to disciplinary chosen field of study.
action.
In determining whether or not to exercise off-
JURISDICTION campus jurisdiction, the New York Film
Academy will consider the seriousness of the
The New York Film Academy has jurisdiction alleged misconduct; whether an alleged victim is
over student conduct that occurs on NYFA a member of the campus community; the ability
property, or in connection with official college of the University to gather information,
functions whether on or off campus. NYFA may, including the statements of witnesses; and
at its sole discretion, exercise jurisdiction over whether the off-campus conduct is part of a
student behavior that occurs off campus and series of actions that occurred both on and off
that would violate student conduct policies or campus.
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REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES
transcript is received. After this paperwork is
REGISTRATION complete, the student’s account is enrolled at
the Registrar’s Office. Any missing documents
Two weeks prior to the program start date,
may result in a freeze of that student’s account.
students will be emailed registration details,
including date, time and location.
Registration takes place on the first day of STUDENT ID BADGES
classes for Community Education programs
and typically one day prior to the first day of Students will be issued an ID badge with their
classes for long-term certificate, undergraduate name and photograph. Badges must be
and graduate programs. presented to Security Staff before entering the
Brick Building and carried at all times when
When students arrive to register, they receive in all NYFA buildings or on the Universal
a checklist of documents that must be Backlot.
submitted during the registration process. If a
student has not paid his/her tuition or has Students will have their photo taken at the
not been cleared for Financial Aid, he/she beginning of their program. Badges are
must do so at the Bursar’s Office. Students retrieved from the Bursar’s Office after paying
cannot register until tuition payment has a $30.00 deposit and are to be returned after
cleared. completion of the program, whereupon
students’ deposits are reimbursed. If badges
International students must bring passports are lost or stolen, that deposit is forfeited and
and completed I-20 forms to the International an additional $30.00 fee will be assessed upon
Student Office to fill out the International reissue.
Student Registration Form and Guidelines in
order to maintain F-1 status. NYFA EMAIL ACCOUNTS
Lastly, students must fill out an Enrollment
When students receive their student ID
Agreement, School Performance Fact Sheet,
badges, they will receive a printout with their
and Registration Packet. The Registration
new NYFA email address and password. If
Packet includes the NYFA Course Catalog,
this information is lost, students can contact
Student Handbook, FERPA release form,
[email protected] to retrieve it. NYFA
students' permanent address and contact
emails are to be used only for school/industry
information, visual/audio image release form
related business and do not expire after
and information regarding Learning
students’ completion of programs.
Resources at NYFA.
All students must submit an official transcript COURSE SCHEDULE

must to the Registrar's Office or fill out a
waiver form stating he/she will not receive Students will receive a copy of their course
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semester or workshop. Questions regarding
course schedules should be directed to
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TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING
The NYFA LA Housing Coordinator also
HOUSING INFORMATION provides a Roommate Questionnaire and
maintains a database, with contact
NYFA does not provide dormitory facilities or information for NYFA students seeking
on-campus housing, and has no responsibility roommates. NYFA is not responsible for
in finding housing for students. As a courtesy, assigning roommates, and students must
off-campus housing information is provided contact [email protected] to fill out a
by the NYFA LA Housing Office, and a questionnaire if they wish to be added to the
brochure is available on the NYFA website. roommate list. Students are responsible for
The New York Film Academy does not contacting prospective roommates and
inspect, endorse or assume any responsibility resolving any disputes or issues on their own.
for any properties, accommodations or other
housing options or websites. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Students should expect a range of costs in
Students who commute to the Universal
housing (on average between $1000-$2000 per
Metro Station or live in downtown Burbank
month for a studio or one-bedroom), can view the maps and public transportation
depending on the location, size, apartment timetables included in this handbook, to get
complex, amenities and length of stay. to and from the Riverside campus from those
locations. To search for the best route and
Students are strongly advised to find suitable
times for your needs, please check
housing prior to their program start date. The
http://www.metro.net.
landlord or management company will often
request proof of income, credit, insurance and Any questions or comments regarding
other documents. Prior to making final parking & transportation should be directed
arrangements or signing a rental agreement, to [email protected]
students should thoroughly investigate and
inspect any properties, accommodations or
other housing options and review any legal PARKING
document prior to entering a contractual
agreement. NYFA bears no responsibility in Parking procedures vary from building to
any lease or rental agreements signed by building and may change at the discretion of
students. Management.
Students can contact the NYFA LA Housing Riverside Building

office by phone (or email First come, first serve parking structure or
[email protected] for more information street parking. Parking structure entrances
or help in finding suitable housing in Los can be found off of Riverside Dr. and
Angeles. Warner Blvd.

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Students are not allowed to park in The BICYCLES
Rancho District neighborhood adjacent to
the Riverside Building between Warner Blvd A bicycle rack is located by the P1 Entrance
and Bob Hope Dr. gate at 3300 Riverside. Please note that
students lock their bicycles at their own risk,
Burbank Studios/Olive Building and the New York Film Academy is not
First come, first serve street parking. responsible for loss or theft.
Barham Building
First come, first serve street parking. Monthly
fee for parking structure, please see attendant
in parking office next to the entrance of the
lot. Parking structure entrance can be found
off of Barham Blvd.

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LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
The New York Film Academy has access to
LIBRARY RESOURCES several rotating backlot locations and standing
sets in Los Angeles.
Students have access to the NYFA Library
during all hours of operation. The Library Facilities and equipment available to students
includes the following resources: include:
• WiFi Internet
• Full-text periodical databases CLASSROOMS
• Access to the OCLC online library
• Books, periodicals and screenplays New York Film Academy has over 60
• DVD/Blu-ray movie collection classrooms of varying size. Each room is
• Inter-library loan services equipped with a Blu-ray player and
• Headshot binders whiteboard.
Below are the Library’s circulation guidelines:

DANCE STUDIOS
• Library materials are available to students
and staff Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM– Acting for Film Students have access to five
10:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 PM– dance studios equipped with ballet barres,
5:00 PM mirrors, yoga mats, and yoga pads.
• Library materials may not be taken off
NYFA premises without proper checkout. SOUND STAGES
DVDs/Blu-rays may be viewed anytime
during school hours at the viewing stations Students have access to three open-space
in the Reading Room or on a school stages to film scenes for projects totaling
computer nearly 2500 square feet.
• Current students must present their Student
ID badge or driver’s license/passport when PROPS, WARDROBE & SET
checking out library materials
• Students may check out DVDs/Blu-rays for DRESSING
a three-day period, screenplays for a seven-
Students have props, costumes, and set
day period and books for two weeks. Items
decoration options available to them for
may be renewed via email at
projects. These props include: dishes, glasses,
[email protected]
pots/pans, pillows, trays, pictures, bottles,
• Course reserve books will either be available
books, magazines, etc. couches, folding tables,
as “Library Use Only” items or as three-day
chairs, cots, boxes, shelving units, lamps,
checkout item. Course reserve DVDs/Blu-
plants, etc.
rays will either be available as “Library Use
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AUTOMATED DIALOG COMPUTER AREAS
REPLACEMENT Final Draft, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro
The two Automated Dialog Replacement Tools, EP Movie Magic Budgeting and
(ADR) booths are furnished with: Scheduling, Creative Cloud: Photoshop,
Lightroom, InDesign, Premier Pro, After
• 27" iMac 2.8GHz i5 Processor Effects, Audition, Encore, Speedgrade, Media
(QP1020FCDNR) running Avid ProTools Encoder, Bridge, Acrobat Pro), Blinkbid,
• Digidesign 003+ Rack with 8XLR inputs Capture One Pro, Nik Software
• Digidesign D-Control 24 track mixing
board
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
• 2x Genelec 8020B 4" studio monitors
• Sony 55-Inch Bravia BX520-Series LCD Photography production lab includes 11
HDTV computers, an Eizo Color Edge 24” external
• Behringer Minimon Mon800 talkback mic color calibrated monitor, Epson film and
system flatbed scanner, 4x printers, dye sublimation
• AKG C 414 XLS microphone with
paper, grip hardware, a lightbox for
windscreen/pop filter and mic stand
evaluating negatives, Profoto and Dynalite
• Sennheiser MKH 416 short shotgun
studio strobe systems, Impact, Interfit, and
microphone
PocketWizard wireless strobe triggers, and
• ART HeadAMP V Headphone Amplifier -
various size cameras.
5 Channel Level Control
In these booths students can work on Foley, EQUIPMENT ROOM

sound effects, and audio recording for
projects. Available to our students is equipment
corresponding to the course requirements.
The camera options include: Arri-S (16mm),
POST-PRODUCTION & Canon 5D DSLR, Panasonic HMC150, Arri
COMPUTING SR3 16mm (super 16mm), RED Scarlet-X,
RED Epic-MX, and Arriflex BL 535 (35mm).
Post-production facilities include seven Avid These cameras have appropriate accessory
suites, one ProTools lab, two game design labs, packages including: lenses, assistant camera
one animation lab complete with Maya, kits, shoulder rigs, dollies, and jibs. There
ZBrush, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Students are several grip & electric options ranging
have access to 50+ computers with industry- from basic three-point lighting kits to
standard software for projects including: Final complete 1-ton lighting packages. Audio
Draft and Entertainment Partners Budgeting options include field recorders and mixers, as
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STUDENT RESOURCES
ACCESSING OUR COURSE LIBRARY RESOURCES
SCHEDULE Students have access to the NYFA Library
Students will receive a copy of their course during all hours of operation. The Library
schedule by email prior to the start of each includes the following resources:
semester or program. Questions regarding • WiFi Internet
course schedules should be directed to • Full-text periodical databases
Department Chairs or Coordinators. • Access to the OCLC online library
• Books, periodicals and screenplays
ACADEMIC ADVISING • DVD/Blu-ray movie collection
• Inter-library loan services
Students in one-year or two-year certificate • Headshot binders
program, and all degree-granting programs
Below are the Library’s circulation guidelines:
are advised on their academic progress
through the Office of the Dean of Students • Library materials are available to students
and the Office of the Dean for Academic and staff Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–
Advising. Students are also assigned a Faculty 10:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 PM–
Mentor by their Department Chair to 5:00 PM
monitor their artistic development. • Library materials may not be taken off
NYFA premises without proper checkout.
LEARNING RESOURCES DVDs/Blu-rays may be viewed anytime
during school hours at the viewing stations
DIRECTOR in the Reading Room or on a school
The Learning Resources Director is available computer
to students for assistance in locating all • Current students must present their Student
research resources, including library holding, ID badge or driver’s license/passport when
Internet and other online services. On the checking out library materials
first day of class, the Learning Resources • Students may check out DVDs/Blu-rays for
Director will conduct an orientation on all a three-day period, screenplays for a seven-
research techniques and strategies to access day period and books for two weeks. Items
the learning resources required to successfully may be renewed via email at
complete each student’s educational program. [email protected]
• Course reserve books will either be available
as “Library Use Only” items or as three-day
checkout item. Course reserve DVDs/Blu-
rays will either be available as “Library Use
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LIBRARY FINE POLICY public or private school known as
Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
All Library rentals must be returned on time. Students with an established IEP are
If a student has an unpaid fine or overdue encouraged to meet with the Student
item, a hold will be placed on his/her account. Advocate prior to or during their first week of
Students on hold cannot receive certificates of classes to evaluate special accommodations
completion, diplomas or gain access to that may be necessary. This review may result
transcripts. The Fine Policy is as follows: in any of the following special
accommodations designed to enhance the
• $1.00 per item, per day past due learning process:
• If an item is 30 or more days past due, the
student will be billed $30.00 or the • Extended testing periods
replacement cost of the item, whichever is • Note taking assistance
higher, in addition to a non-refundable • Specialized one-on-one tutoring
$5.00 processing fee.
Students who require an IEP should contact
the Office of Accessibility Services.
EDITING RESOURCES
Editing Rooms are open to students, daily. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Regardless of availability, students must always
OFFICE
sign up for editing shifts with the Post-
Production Office 24 hours prior to each The New York Film Academy is authorized
requested editing slot. A Post-Production TA under federal law to admit non-immigrant
will be on hand to assist students while the alien students. In accordance with U.S.
Editing Rooms are open.   Department of Homeland Security regulations,
the International Student Office may issue an
PRODUCTION RESOURCES I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 student
status Form, to students who have been fully
On Production Workshop days, equipment is admitted to the school. There is a $150
made available to filmmaking students so they International Student fee per student, per
may film exercises under the supervision of program.
their instructors. For extended film shoots (as
in the six-week, eight-week, one-year and To obtain an F-1 student visa, you must
Degree Filmmaking Programs), equipment is schedule an appointment for a visa interview
made available to students strictly as outlined at a consular section of a U.S. embassy in your
in their course schedules. country of citizenship or residence and
provide all necessary documentation,
including evidence of available funds to pay
LEARNING DIFFERENCES for tuition and living costs for the duration of
your study. More details can be found at these
Students applying to NYFA with identified
U.S. government sources:
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http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types gain the real world knowledge and know-how
_1268.html to prepare for and expand their professional
experiences outside of NYFA. A strong
http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/ foundation and understanding of the business
The International Student Office does not and the skills needed to compete allow our
issue F-1 visas, nor does it provide visa- students to thrive throughout their academic
expediting services, as only the U.S. embassy experience and as they venture into their
has this power. Please apply early enough to professional careers.
allow time for the visa process in your country. We assist students in the development of their
If you are in the U.S. on a different type of personal and professional goals and create
visa, please contact the International Student action plans to help them achieve those
Office with specifics about your situation. goals. The department aids students as they
Some other visa statuses do allow study, such design their résumés, cover letters, and other
as H-4 and other dependent visas. business correspondence. We work with
NYFA’s International Student Office advises students on their presentation skills to
all international students on matters prepare them for interviews and meetings.
pertaining to: obtaining visas, maintenance of IOPD works with industry experts to expand
immigration status, legal work authorization students’ professional experiences.
and other issues relating to non-U.S. citizens The Industry Outreach and Professional
living in the U.S. Development Department is a resource to aid
The international office is responsible for students. The school makes no representation
reporting to SEVIS (Student Exchange and that any of its programs will result in
Visitor Interactive System) whether or not an employment or in a career or vocation in any
F-1 visa student is attending school each term. particular area of filmmaking.
In this way, we vouch for the status of each The Academy's main goal is to enrich its
student to the U.S. Department of Homeland students as visual storytellers by helping them
Security. realize their personal artistic visions, as stated
in the mission statement.
For further information regarding student
visas, please email [email protected] or
call the main office number and ask to speak HOUSING INFORMATION
with the International Student Advisor.
NYFA does not provide dormitory facilities or
on-campus housing, and has no responsibility
INDUSTRY OUTREACH & in finding housing for students. As a courtesy,
PROFESSIONAL off-campus housing information is provided
DEVELOPMENT by the NYFA LA Housing Office, and a
brochure is available on the NYFA website.
The Industry Outreach and Professional The New York Film Academy does not
Development Department (IOPD) is a inspect, endorse or assume any responsibility
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for any properties, accommodations or other questionnaire if they wish to be added to the
housing options or websites. roommate list. Students are responsible for
contacting prospective roommates and
Students should expect a range of costs in resolving any disputes or issues on their own.
housing (on average between $1000-$2000 per
month for a studio or one-bedroom),
depending on the location, size, apartment VETERAN AFFAIRS
complex, amenities and length of stay.
NYFA’s Veterans Services Office assists
Students are strongly advised to find suitable veterans in their transition to civilian and
housing prior to their program start date. The campus life. These services include:
landlord or management company will often
request proof of income, credit, insurance and • Simplifying VA educational benefits
other documents. Prior to making final • Assisting with post-deployment transition
arrangements or signing a rental agreement, issues
students should thoroughly investigate and • Evaluating students’ academic records or
inspect any properties, accommodations or military/educational training
other housing options and review any legal • Aiding in choosing the program that best
document prior to entering a contractual suits individuals’ personal and
agreement. NYFA bears no responsibility in professional goals
any lease or rental agreements signed by • Giving referrals to community-based
organizations and the Department of
students.
Veterans Affairs.
Students can contact the NYFA LA Housing
office by phone (or email
NYFA SWAG
[email protected] for more information
or help in finding suitable housing in Los Students can request most NYFA gear for
Angeles.
FREE! Please use the following website to
The NYFA LA Housing Coordinator also make your request. You will need to have an
provides a Roommate Questionnaire and account on the hub to view this site.
maintains a database, with contact
information for NYFA students seeking Hub.nyfa.edu/gear
roommates. NYFA is not responsible for
assigning roommates, and students must
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STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Students with documented disabilities are
provided with reasonable accommodations STUDENT INFORMATION
through a process of meetings and reviewing
of documentation. The SAS staff determine Transitioning from high school to
the appropriate accommodations in college:
conjunction with the student and ensure that
those accommodations are in place for the New York Film Academy is committed to
student to access New York Film Academy’s equal opportunity for education and full
curricula and services. participation for students. All students
transitioning to college from high school
Community education and involvement is experience challenges with increased
also a core component of the department’s responsibilities both academically and
engagement with the campus community. personally. In particular, students with
Best practices and processes on how to disabilities making this transition must be
support students with disabilities are shared prepared and understand the changes in the
through seminars and workshops in the kinds of resources and services available to
hopes of increasing engagement and fostering them. The laws that apply to students
a welcoming environment within the campus. through elementary and secondary education
are different when compared to those that
Office Address:
3300 W. Riverside Drive (1st floor) apply to post-secondary education. Student in
Burbank, CA 91505 colleges and universities have to be far more
Email: [email protected] involved and be responsible for
Phone: 818-333-3558 communicating and coordinating their
accommodations. The chart below lists the
difference a student can expect when
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APPLICABLE LAWS:
High School College
I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
I.D.E.A. is about SUCCESS A.D.A. is about ACCESS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
High School College
I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plan and/or 504 High School I.E.P. and 504 are not sufficient.
Plan. Documentation guidelines specify information needed for
each category of disability.
School provides evaluation at no cost to student. Student must get evaluation at own expense.
Documentation focuses on determining whether Documentation must provide information on specific

student is eligible for services based on specific functional limitations, and demonstrate the need for
disability categories in I.D.E.A. specific accommodations.
SELF-ADVOCACY:
High School College
Student is identified by the school and is supported by Student must self-identify to the Office of Accessibility
parents and teachers. Services.
Primary responsibility for arranging accommodations Primary responsibility for self-advocacy and arranging
belongs to the school. accommodations belongs to the student.
Teachers approach student if they believe the student Instructors are usually open and helpful, but most expect
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PARENTAL ROLE:
High School College
Parent has access to student records and can Parent does not have access to student records without
participate in the accommodation process. student’s written consent.
Parent advocates for student. Student advocates for self.
INSTRUCTION:
High School College
Teachers may modify curriculum and/or alter pace of Instructors are not required to modify curriculum design
assignments. or alter assignment deadlines.
Students are expected to read short assignments that Students are assigned substantial amounts of reading and
are then discussed, and often re-taught, in class. writing which may not be directly addressed in class.
Students seldom need to read anything more than Students need to review class notes and text material
once, and sometimes listening in class is enough. regularly.
GRADES & TEST:
High School College
I.E.P. or 504 plan may include modifications to test Grading and test format changes (i.e. multiple choice vs.
format and/or grading. essay) are generally not available. Accommodations to
HOW tests are given (extended time, test proctors) are
available when supported by disability documentation.
Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of Testing is usually infrequent and may be cumulative,
material. covering large amounts of material.
Makeup tests are often available. Makeup tests are seldom an option; if they are, students
need to request them.
Teachers often take time to remind students of Instructors expect the student to read, save, and consult
assignments and due dates. the course syllabus (outline); the syllabus spells out exactly
what is expected, when it is due, and how work will be
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
High School College
Tutoring and study support may be a service Tutoring DOES NOT fall under Accessibility Services.
provided as part of an I.E.P. or 504 plan. Students with disabilities must seek out tutoring resources as
they are available to all students.
Student’s time and assignments are structured by Students manage their own time and complete assignments
others. independently.
Students may study outside of class as little as 0 to Students need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class for
2 hours a week, and this may be mostly last- each hour in class.
minute test preparation.
Registering for Accommodations: • recent enough to demonstrate an impact

on current functioning or a history of
To be eligible for accommodations, a student similar accommodation (with the last 5
must: years)
• submit an online application for

accommodation Preferred Documentation
• Send relevant documentation to
[email protected] Students may contact SAS at any time with
• schedule and attend an intake questions about how to best locate the type
appointment with a member of the of information we need to evaluate eligibility
Accessibility Services department and provide accommodations.
• receive notification of eligibility
ADHD, Mental Health, Chronic Medical
SAS reviews documentation and determines Conditions and/or Sensory related
eligibility according to the guidelines of the Disabilities:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• The preferred method of documenting a
There is no "exact formula" for determining a
learning disability is through a current,
disability. However, here is what NYFA looks
comprehensive, adult-normed
for in documentation:
psychoeducational test battery with a
• there is a chronic physical or mental statement of diagnosis, functional
condition limitations resulting from the disability,
• evidence that the condition significantly and type of learning disability.
impacts one or more major life activities • If the student received services in high
(such as seeing, learning, standing, etc.) school, this is often contained in a Multi-
• determined by a medical, mental health, Factored Evaluation (MFE). IEP’s,
or educational professional who is Section 504 Plans, or a Summary of
licensed and qualified to diagnose, Performance from high school.
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• If documentation does not meet the • Reduced distraction location for test
preferred standards, consider sending the taking
any documentation the student has for • Reader for exams
review, along with documents that show • Scribe for exams
the history of the student’s • Tape recording of lectures
accommodations.
For questions on how to request
SAS is interested in how a student’s accommodations each semester as well as
condition may impact them. The student policies and procedures regarding specific
may access the Disability Documentation accommodations, please contact the Student
Form and share it with medical professionals Accessibility Services department.
in order to help document the information
we need. This form is available on our Policies & Procedures for
website. Administering Accommodations
Services Provided: After the student meets with their assigned
Accessibility team member, a student must
Reasonable accommodations are request to use the specific accommodations
modifications to a course, program, or each semester. Since it may take time to
school-sanctioned activity that does not coordinate the request, please make request
fundamentally alter the course or program. as early as possible.
Appropriate accommodations are
determined through the individual intake The following is the timeline for setting up
appointment by reviewing documentation, accommodations:
discussion with the student, and evaluating
• Within the first two weeks of the
the essential requirements of a course or
semester, submit a Semester Request
program. After the intake appointment, a
• Faculty Notification Letters will be
student will have approved accommodations
prepared in three (3) working days after
available for use at their discretion.
submitting the request
Please Note: New York Film Academy does • Set up appointment with each instructor
to deliver the faculty notification letters
not provide services of a personal nature such
and discuss specific arrangements for
as attendance reminders, homework
accommodations.
assistance, individual tutors and typing
• Speak with SAS or refer instructors to
services. contact SAS with any questions or
While accommodations are determined on concerns regarding the accommodations
an individual basis, below are some examples Below are policies and procedures that apply
of commonly approved accommodations. to specific accommodations, such as exam
• Extended time for test taking scheduling, to assist the student in accessing
• Flexibility with spelling or grammar the accommodations they need.
errors
• Materials in alternate format

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• The instructor will be informed with
PROCEDURE FOR students refuse to turn in an exam when
SCHEDULING EXAMS their time limit is reached.
• Students who arrive more than 15
Students who have accommodations minutes past the scheduled start time of
pertaining to taking of exams, those exams their exam forfeit the opportunity to take
may be scheduled through SAS office. It is the exam through SAS. The exam will be
the student’s responsibility to complete the returned to the instructor and the
Exam Scheduling Form and return it to SAS student will need to contact the
at least two full weeks prior to the date of the instructor to determine what
exam in order to guarantee accommodations arrangements can be made. The exam
can be rescheduled through SAS with
can be made.
instructor’s permission and as space
The Exam Scheduling Form is available at permits.
the SAS office or online. • If a student fails to show or arrives late
for an exam once during a semester, they
will receive an alert e-mail from SAS. If
POLICY FOR EXAM twice, a student will need to meet with an
Accessibility team member. On a third
SCHEDULING occurrence, the student loses testing
privileges through SAS.
Staff members of SAS who schedule or
administer exams have the responsibility to
do so in a secure manner according to the PROCEDURE FOR
instructions of the faculty member. Students OBTAINING PRINT
who take exams through SAS are responsible
for following these instructions at all times: MATERIALS IN AN
ALTERNATE FORMAT
• Only items necessary to complete the
exam are allowed. Items not allowed Print materials such as textbooks and
include cell phones, music devices, purses,
handouts from instructors can be provided in
backpacks, and coats. Items not allowed
alternate formats depending upon the needs
may be left at the SAS office and cell
and preferences of the student and available
phones should be turned off or on silent.
SAS is not responsible for lost items. technology. Requests for alternative format
• Students are responsible for bringing all are made online.
items necessary to complete the exam
Requests for material in an alternate format
(e.g., calculator, pen/pencil).
will be filled as soon as possible based upon
• SAS staff and proctors will not answer
the current demand for alternate formats. In
any questions by students regarding exam
content, including definitions of words. some cases, students may be required to
• Students suspected of cheating will be purchase or obtain the course material which
reported immediately to the instructor. will then be made available in alternate
formats. Requests will be prioritized
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1. Requests made first will be addressed first. notify SAS so that the note taker can be
2. During times of high demand, SAS will cancelled.
produce the portion of the material
needed first and complete the remainder
of the material as the number of requests POLICY FOR ADAPTIVE
decrease. EQUIPMENT
3. Materials may be provided in a number of
formats and will be provided in the New York Film Academy offers some
preferred format selected by the student adaptive technology that it may be obtained
for use with technology purchased by the for use in the classroom. The student must
student or provided by SAS. Available assume financial responsibility for equipment
formats include:
that is lost or damaged and should return
• PDF
equipment to SAS at the agreed upon time.
• Kurzweil
Most equipment is lent on a semester basis.
• Word
• Audiobooks from Recordings for the
SAS does not provide equipment that is
Blind and Dyslexic required for personal use outside the
classroom.
POLICY FOR PEER

POLICY FOR AUDIO
NOTETAKERS
RECORDING LECTURES
Students approved for the accommodation of
peer notetakers will need to complete a SAS may recommend audio recording
separate request for each class for which lectures as an academic accommodation for a
notes are requested. student that has an identified need for
it. This accommodation is subject to the
Notes will be provided from the date of the following requirements:
request forward however, it may take up to
two weeks for a note taker to be located. In • Students must discuss recording with the
the event that a note taker cannot be instructor so that the instructor may
identified for a class, SAS will contact the disclose to the class that it is being
recorded.
student to identify additional options for
• Audio recordings of class lectures are to
providing access to class notes. Any requests
be used solely by the student provided
received after the sixth week of the semester
with this accommodation for use in
will need to be discussed with the SAS
studying for the class.
department. • The recordings and their use is governed
by rules of academic code of conduct.
Any student who has concerns regarding the
• Upon the request of the instructor, the
quality of notes or is not receiving notes from
student will return or delete the
the note taker should contact SAS so that
recordings when they are no longer
their concerns may be resolved. In the event needed for academic work.
that a student no longer requires the note
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limitations related to the course with or
PROCEDURE FOR COURSE without accommodations.
SUBSTITUTION OR
The review committee considers the request
INDEPENDENT STUDY and informs the student of the decision
PETITION within 30 days.
New York Film Academy is committed to full Please note: Course substitutions provided
access and equal opportunity for all students. for a student in high school are not a
Students with disabilities are expected to fully guarantee of the same or similar substitution
meet the requirements of their program. A at New York Film Academy.
review committee of members of the
Assistive Technology:
student’s department and SAS members
Students who may benefit from the use of
make decisions regarding requests for course
Assistive Technology (AT) are encouraged to
substitutions. All petitions are considered on
speak with the Accessibility department
an individual basis.
about options that may be best for them. We
The review committee examines how the encourage students to preview different
student's disability may be a barrier to technologies in advance to determine which
fulfillment of the course(s) in question, one may be best.
considers the feasibility of available
alternatives and determines whether a course RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
substitution is possible without lowering
academic standards or requiring a substantial A student with a disability has a right to an
program alteration. The Academy is not equal opportunity to participate in and
required to substitute courses considered benefit from programs offered at New York
fundamental to the academic program. Film Academy. Students who choose to
Students requesting course substitutions exercise these rights have a responsibility to
must follow the procedures outlined below: initiate and participate in the
accommodation process. Acknowledging this,
• Provide SAS with comprehensive and students:
current disability documentation.
• Meet with the Student Accessibility 1. Are entitled to an equal opportunity to
member for review of documentation and learn, participate in and benefit from the
the substitution procedure. academic community. This includes
• Complete the Course Substitution Form access to instruction, services, and
specifying how the student’s disability extracurricular activities.
affects their ability to successfully 2. Have a responsibility to identify
complete the course(s) in themselves as needing accommodation in
question. Disability documentation must a timely fashion.
be submitted with the petition and must 3. Have a responsibility to provide
clearly demonstrate the student’s documentation from an appropriate
professional that describes the impact of
their disability in the educational setting
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and provide a rationale for the requested documentation. The school has the right
accommodation. to refuse a request that is unsupported by
4. Have a responsibility to actively the documentation.
participate in the identification of 4. Has the right to identify and establish the
appropriate accommodations and abilities, skills, and knowledge necessary
auxiliary aids. for successful entrance into its programs
5. Have the same responsibility as any and to evaluate applicants on that basis.
student to meet and maintain the 5. And its faculty have the right to identify
institution's academic standards, and and establish the abilities, skills, and
codes of conduct. knowledge that are fundamental to their
6. Have a right to be evaluated based on academic courses and to evaluate each
their ability, not their disability. If their student's performance on that basis.
disability affects the outcome of an 6. Has the responsibility to make reasonable
evaluation format, they are entitled to an adjustments in the delivery, instructional
evaluation by alternate means if the method, and evaluation format for a
alternative measures the essential skills, course when there is a substantial
knowledge or abilities. negative interaction with the impact of a
7. Have a right to appeal decisions student’s disability
concerning accommodations. For 7. Has the right to refuse a requested
information on appeal processes, contact accommodation that fundamentally alters
the Dean of Students Office. an essential course or program
requirement or creates an undue
hardship as determined by the school.
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
OF NYFA
SERVICE ANIMALS
New York Film Academy has a responsibility
It is the policy of the New York Film
to identify and maintain the academic
Academy to afford individuals with
standards that provide quality academic
disabilities, who require the assistance of a
programs while ensuring access to students
service animal, with equal opportunity to
with disabilities. In meeting these obligations
access Academy property, courses, programs,
the school:
and activities.
1. Has the responsibility to insure that all of
its programs are accessible. Definitions
2. Has the responsibility to inform its Service Animal: Any dog or miniature horse
applicants and students about the individually trained to do work or perform
availability and the range of
tasks directly related to the disability that the
accommodations.
person has. A service animal is sometimes
3. Has the right to request and review
called an assistance animal.
documentation in support of
accommodation requests. The Office of Pet: A domestic animal kept for pleasure or
Student Accessibility Services is
companionship. Pets are not permitted on
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Administration for a pet to be in a campus disabilities. Emotional support animals can
facility for a specific reason at a specific time. help alleviate symptoms such as depression,
anxiety, stress and difficulties regarding social
Therapy Animal: An animal that provides interactions, allowing tenants to live
emotional support or passive comfort that independently and fully use and enjoy their
alleviates one or more of the identified living environment. A companion animal
symptoms or effects of a disability. A therapy does not assist an individual with a disability
animal (also known as an emotional support in the activities of daily living. The
animal or comfort animal) is not a service companion animal does not accompany a
animal under this policy. person with a disability all the time, unlike a
service animal that is always with its partner.
Owner: means any person having an interest
Thus, a companion animal is not covered by
in or right of possession to a service animal,
laws protecting service animals.
or any person having control, custody, or
possession of a service animal. Where Service Animals are allowed:
Types of Service Animals Generally, owners of service animals are
permitted to be accompanied by their service
A guide animal is trained to serve as a travel
animal in all areas of the campus’ facilities
tool by a person who is legally blind.
and programs where the owner is allowed to
A hearing animal is trained to alert a person go. Such areas include public areas, public
with significant hearing loss or who is deaf events, classrooms, and other areas where
when a sound occurs, such as a knock on the programs or activities are held.
door.
Assessing Service Animals:
A service animal is trained to assist a person
New York Film Academy personnel must
who has a mobility or health disability.
permit service animal access to an event or
Duties may include carrying, fetching,
activity with its owner when it is readily
opening doors, ringing doorbells, activating
apparent that the animal is trained to do
elevator buttons, steadying a person while
work or perform tasks for its owner.
walking, helping a person up after a fall, etc.
Examples include a dog guiding an individual
Service animals sometimes are called
who is blind or has low vision, pulling an
assistance animals.
individual's wheelchair, or providing
A seizure response animal is trained to assist assistance with stability or balance to an
a person with a seizure disorder. The individual with an observable mobility
animal’s service depends on the person's disability.
needs. The animal may go for help, or may
If the need for the service animal is not
stand guard over the person during a seizure.
apparent, staff may only ask the following of
Some animals have learned to predict a
service animal owners:
seizure and warn the person.
A companion animal or emotional support

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• Whether the service animal is required tasks, or if the owner's disability prevents
because of a disability; and the use of such devices, then the service
animal must be under the owner's
• What work or task the animal has been control through voice control, signals, or
trained to perform. other effective means.
• Ensuring the service animal does not
If the owner states that the animal is required disturb or disrupt normal academic or
because of a disability and that the animal administrative functions.
has been trained to do work or a task for the • Immediately cleaning up after the service
owner, then the service animal must be animal and properly disposing of the
admitted. If there is any doubt that an animal service animal's waste or other debris.
is a service animal, Academy personnel • Complying with any relevant city, county,
should admit the animal and then consult and/or state license and leash laws while
with the SAS department regarding future the service animal is on campus premises.
access. • The owner is responsible for damage or
injury caused by the service animal.
Service animal owners must not be asked • If the service animal is not under the
about the nature of their disability or for owner's direct control or the service
medical documentation. Owners may not be animal is disturbing or disrupting the
asked for a special registration, normal administrative, academic
identification card, license, or other processes, then the owner must first be
documentation that the animal is a service given an opportunity to get the animal
animal, or to demonstrate the animal's under control. If the disruption or
ability to perform work or tasks. disturbance continues, then the owner
may be asked to remove the animal; or
Service Animal Owners Responsibilities: • If the presence, behavior, or actions of
the service animal constitutes an
• Keeping the service animal under their immediate risk or danger to people or
direct control at all times, such as by a property, the owner can be asked to
harness, leash, or other tether; however, immediately remove the animal and 911
if the use of a harness, leash, or other (emergency assistance) may be contacted.
tether interferes with the service animal's
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CLASSROOM POLICIES
time for scheduled appointments, they may
CELL PHONE POLICY lose the privilege of consulting with instructors.
The use of cell phones/smart

phones/iPads/tablets is expressly forbidden, ROOM BOOKINGS
unless used for research or other class-related
work, under the direct supervision of the Students may only book classrooms for
instructor. shoots, casting and rehearsals, with the
exception of rooms in the Acting
Phones, etc, should be turned off and kept Department, which may only be used for
out of sight during class. The first violation rehearsals only. The Department Chair must
will result in a warning. Second and grant written approval for student room
subsequent violations of cell phone policy will bookings.
result in immediate expulsion from class. The
student will be marked absent for the day. The Once the Department Chair has signed off,
absentee policy will be applied as outlined the student must submit this written
above. approval to the Bursar’s Office and place a
deposit for the room. The student can then
This policy is enforceable for all classes and proceed to the front desk to reserve the room.
all instructors.
Please note the following time limitations for
bookings:
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
• Castings & rehearsals (3 hrs)
Students are not to leave any belongings • Shoots (6 hrs)
unattended in classrooms or on campus.
Should additional time be required, students
Neither NYFA nor Universal Studios can be
must ask Dan Mackler or Brad Ben-Hain for
held responsible for personal belongings that
approval. As with any room bookings, rooms
are lost or stolen.
are available on a first-come, first-serve basis
and are available to book the Friday before
CONSULTATIONS the following Monday-Sunday week. When
booking and using rooms, students must be
NYFA encourages students to seek private on- courteous of their peers and recognize that
campus consultations with their instructors for classes take priority. For this reason, students
additional help with the curriculum (subject to are asked to restore the room to its original
teacher availability). This is a free service state within the time limit, so as not to
offered to all students during their course of disrupt regularly-scheduled classes.
study. However, it is the student’s
responsibility to make his/her appointments The following rules must be followed when
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1. If you are conducting a casting session, Failure to follow these rules may result in
please make sure your sign is clearly printed your casting, rehearsal, or shoot being shut
with the following information: down and possibly losing your deposit.
• Name of project These signs must be typed, printed and hung

• Name of room being used only in approved areas. When work is
• Dates and times completed for the day, all posted signs must
• Name of the director of the project be removed.
• Phone number someone can be reached at
with any questions. When conducting a casting session, students
must have one person acting as a greeter for
This sign can only be hung on the door of the entire casting. This greeter will remain
the room being used. Please also provide this outside the room, wrangling all individuals
information to the front desk. When your for casting.
project is done for the day, please make sure
to remove the sign. Students must speak with Facilities Staff
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ATTENDANCE POLICIES
class early or from arriving to class late.
Students who disregard this policy and leave
ATTENDANCE class early or arrive late without the
permission of the instructor will be marked
All students are required to come to class on
absent.
time and prepared to work. Any homework
that must be printed or prepared for Students are allowed up to 15% unexcused
presentation should be done prior to the start absences without affecting their overall grades.
of the class. Arriving to class more than ten Once a student has reached the 15%
minutes late is considered an absence. maximum limit for unexcused absences, each
subsequent absence will result in the student’s
In some cases, students may not be allowed to
grade being dropped by one full letter.
enter class late as it may disrupt other students’
Students are responsible for completing and
exercises, presentations or tests. In such
submitting any missed work. Missing a
instances, students must wait until a class
significant assessment (such as a production
breaks to be allowed in. Students should refer
workshop, showcase or other) may result in a
to their course syllabus to view each
larger grade penalty.
instructor’s policy.
EXCUSED ABSENCES ABSENCES FOR COMMUNITY

EDUCATION PROGRAMS
An absence can only be excused with a signed
doctor’s note verifying a medical emergency or To foster a positive and constructive
with other verifiable proof of a personal or environment, all students enrolled in
family emergency. All documentation must be Community Education programs must adhere
submitted to the Registrar’s Office within 48 to the following attendance policy to maintain
hours after a student’s return to school/class. Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Approval is granted at the discretion of the
Students enrolled in 1-Week programs are not
administration.
permitted ANY absences. Absence from 1
class will result in a mandatory disciplinary
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES meeting and may result in expulsion.
Students are not permitted to leave class early, Students in Holiday, 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-week
unless otherwise arranged with the instructor, certificate programs who reach the following
such as in the event of a medical emergency, absence thresholds in any course will be
an appointment with a government agency or placed on probation status for the remainder
other urgent matter. Auditions, work of the program:
commitments and other extracurricular
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4-Week Programs: 4 unexcused class absences Each case is evaluated by administration to
in the first 2 weeks of the program. determine the final decision.
6-Week & Holiday Programs: 6 unexcused

absences in the first 3 weeks of the program. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
8-Week Programs: 8 unexcused class absences Students who wish to take a leave of absence
in the first 4 weeks of the program. must consult their Department Chair and
submit a Leave of Absence Petition Form to
12-Week Programs: 6 unexcused class
the Registrar’s Office. To qualify for a leave of
absences in the first 6 weeks of the program.
absence, you must be in good academic
While on probation, students may not miss a standing and be making satisfactory progress
single class or school-related workshop. Any towards the completion of your degree or
absence during the probationary period may certificate program.
lead to suspension or expulsion from the
Students are permitted a leave of absence if
program.
they meet one of the following reasons:
ABSENCES FOR 1-YEAR, • Medical emergencies due to illness or

accident
2-YEAR CERTIFICATE, • Family emergencies that require a break
UNDERGRADUATE & from full-time study
GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Financial issues which affect students’
ability to continue to matriculate
For classes meeting once a week over the
Typically, NYFA students are granted a leave
period of a full semester, students are allowed
of absence of up to 180 days (6 months),
no more than two unexcused absences in any
before they are asked to withdraw and re-apply
one course.
to the program.
Each student’s request is evaluated by the

MANDATORY WITHDRAWAL Department Chair, Registrar, Dean of
DUE TO ABSENCES Students and any other relevant department
or office. In addition to speaking with their
Once a student has reached 40% absences Department Chair, international students
(excused or unexcused), the student shall be must contact the International Student Office,
withdrawn from that course. Veterans must contact the Veteran Affairs
Office and Federal Student Aid recipients
If the majority of the absences are excused, the
should contact the Financial Aid office
student will receive a “W” for the course and
PRIOR to submitting a Leave of Absence
be permitted to retake the course without
Petition, or risk defaulting on their status or
charge. If the majority of absences are
loans.
unexcused, the student will receive a failing
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International students on an F-1 student visa It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
or J-1 educational exchange visa must consult respective offices, and it is not sufficient to
their International Student Advisor if they are only speak with an instructor or staff member
considering a leave of absence for any reason. prior to taking a leave of absence.
An international student who needs time off
due to a documented medical condition and
wishes to remain in the U.S. must provide a
doctor’s letter so that the reduced course load
can be approved and reported in the SEVIS
system. Any deviation from the original
program of study (or length of study) requires
students to consult the International Student
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
NYFA LA students are required to meet both SAP Warning Status
qualitative and quantitative academic
standards. Satisfactory Academic Progress Students that have not met the minimum
(SAP) is a Federal Policy mandated by the SAP requirements in the previous semester
U.S. Department of Education. This policy will be sent an SAP warning letter at the
ensures that students are progressing through beginning of the following semester. Students
their program of study and identifies in Warning status are offered additional
students who may be at risk of failing. support services and are encouraged to utilize
these services to improve their grades and
GPA. Students meeting the minimum
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC requirements during this semester will be
PROGRESS (SAP) returned to satisfactory academic status.
SAP Defined SAP Probation Status
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is Students that fail to meet SAP for two
calculated by program for all active students. consecutive semesters will be sent an SAP
SAP calculations for students in non- Probation Letter.
matriculating certificate programs will be Students in SAP probation status are
calculated separately for each individual ineligible for financial aid until the SAP
program. Students in the 1-Year & 2-Year probationary status is appealed and the
Certificate, AFA or BFA programs with a appeal is approved. Students appealing the
cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) less SAP probation decision must meet with the
than 2.0 or students that have completed less Dean of Students to complete an Academic
than 66.66% of their cumulative attempted Plan for the current semester. Approved
units in their current program of study have appeals will result in a reinstatement of the
not met the minimum requirements for student’s financial aid eligibility. During the
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for that Probationary semester, the student must
program. meet all the requirements of the Academic
Students in MFA or MA programs with a Plan to remain eligible for Federal Student
cumulative GPA less than 3.0 or students Aid funding. Meeting the terms of the
that have completed less than 66.66% of Academic Plan in subsequent semesters may
their cumulative attempted units in their result in continued eligibility for Federal
current program of study have not met the Student Aid funding.
minimum requirements for Satisfactory Students who have been placed in a warning
Academic Progress (SAP) for that program. status that fail to meet the minimum SAP
requirements at the completion of their
current semester are ineligible for Federal
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Students appealing the SAP probation subsequent semester. Students receiving a
decision must complete an SAP appeal form failing grade in a Community Education
and meet with a designated staff person in program will be placed on Academic
the Registrar’s Office to complete an Probation for the remainder of their program.
academic plan. The completed SAP appeal
form and academic plan must be returned to Academic Probation is a contractual
the Financial Aid office for review. Approved agreement which mandates that a student
appeals will result in a reinstatement of the cannot accrue more than five absences and
student’s financial aid eligibility for one must satisfactorily complete all assignments
semester. Students must meet all and courses during the probationary period.
requirements of the academic plan to In order to remain enrolled in their program,
continue to receive Federal Student Aid students on Academic Probation must reach
funds. Failure to meet the requirements set the SAP minimum. In certain cases, students
forth in the student’s academic plan will may be given the opportunity to complete
result in termination from the program of additional coursework in order to achieve a
study. passing grade and to earn credit for the course.
All additional coursework must meet all
NYFA L.A. CAMPUS requirements set forth by the instructor,
including established deadlines.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
POLICIES If a student does not make up a failing course
grade, he/she must retake the course at a later
In addition to meeting Satisfactory Academic time. For this make-up course, the student will
Progress, students in the 1-Year, 2-Year be charged a per-credit value.
certificate programs and undergraduate and
All undergraduate and graduate students must
graduate programs must also meet NYFA LA
successfully complete their Academic
Academic Progress policies. Students who fail
Probation period to move on to their third
to meet these academic standards may be
semester. Undergraduate students on
subject to the following disciplinary statuses:
Financial Aid will not receive federal student
Academic Warning: aid funding if they fail to meet all Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in
Students who fail to maintain satisfactory their second consecutive semester with a
academic progress due to issues such as cumulative GPA below 2.0 or a completion
excessive absences, failing grades, or low GPA, rate of less than 66.66 percent. Graduate
may be placed on Academic Warning. students on Financial Aid will not receive
federal student aid funding if they fail to meet
Academic Probation: all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
requirements in their second consecutive
Students on Academic Warning who fail a
semester with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 or
course despite receiving academic support may
a completion rate of less than 66.66 percent.
be placed on Academic Probation for the
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During the probationary period, a student A 4.0
who receives additional failing grades in A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
subsequent or 3rd consecutive semester of non- B 3.0
SAP is required to attend a Disciplinary B- 2.7
Review Hearing. Failure to successfully move C+ 2.3
C 2.0
out of Probation Status may result in
C- 1.7
suspension, expulsion or recommended D+ 1.3
withdrawal from the program. Students can D 1.0
appeal academic disciplinary decisions before F 0.0
a committee of academic administrators.
Further notations on students’ transcripts
Dismissal:
include:
Students who withdraw due to academic
W Withdrawal from a course
reasons may petition for readmission after IP Courses in progress
administrative approval has been granted. If a
student is readmitted, he/she will be
automatically placed on Contractual All courses are taken for college credit, unless
Probation until the first academic semester of students have sought administrative
readmission is completed. permission to audit courses.
Students that re-enter after non-SAP

termination will no longer be eligible for FAILED COURSES
Federal student aid funding. Federal student
Students are required to repeat a full semester
aid recipients may appeal this status by
if they receive 3 F’s in one semester or 4 F’s
completing a petition for SAP appeal form in
cumulatively. Students repeating a full
the Registrar’s office. All SAP appeals will be
semester are placed on academic probation
reviewed by the SAP committee providing the
and must fulfill the terms of their probation
students with a final determination of SAP
to continue in their program. Students are
appeal status before the completion of the
required to pay per-credit for make-up work
semester. Accepted appeals will result in a
and will have the opportunity to enroll in
reinstatement of Federal student aid eligibility.
additional courses they have not yet
completed, to maintain full-time status.
GRADING POLICIES
Students enrolled at the Los Angeles campus ADD/DROP, CHANGE &
are graded on an A-F scale. Methods of WITHDRAWAL
evaluation and grading criteria are provided in
each course syllabus and grading rubrics, Typically, only Liberal Arts & Science courses
which outline the expectations for can be added or dropped. Students have two
achievement. Percentage-to-grade ratios may weeks after the start of a semester to petition
vary. GPAs are calculated using the following to add, drop or change the grading option
grading key: and/or section of a course. The deadline is

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5:00 pm Friday, at the end of Week 2. on the transcript and the student receives a
Students must get approval from the Chair of “W” instead of a grade. All units in “W”
the Liberal Arts & Sciences Department, status will be considered attempted but not
before adding or dropping a course. completed in the student’s calculation of on-
Add/Drop forms are available at the time completion.
Registrar’s Office. Please check the Add, Drop,
Change Dates section of this catalog for exact In a full-semester course, students may not
deadlines. withdraw past 12 weeks into the course
without incurring an academic penalty. In an
International students and students on the GI 8-week course, students may not withdraw
Bill and Financial Aid must consult with past 6 weeks into the course without incurring
appropriate departments to ensure full-time an academic penalty. The student may
enrollment before dropping a course. petition to have the “W” removed from the
transcript upon successful completion of the
Add: course. S/he may do so by submitting a
Students must contact the Registrar’s Office petition in writing to the Dean’s Office. This
and/or Chair of the Liberal Arts & Sciences process does not guarantee rescinding the “W”
department to ensure that the intended from the transcript.
course fits in with their schedule.
Students Paying Flat-Fee Tuition:
Drop: Students on the flat-fee tuition system are
The decision to drop a course must be those who complete their course of study
finalized by all departments by the end of the without transferring in any credits. Those
second week of classes. Petition to drop students are not eligible for a refund for
courses after Week 2 will only be courses dropped at any point in the academic
accommodated with valid documentation of year, as all courses are required within the
emergencies, such as illness, injury or death in prescribed curricula.
the family.
Students must repeat the dropped course in a
Change: subsequent semester when it is offered, by re-
Students may only switch sections or courses registering at no additional cost.
within the same 2-week Add/Drop period, if
the class is not already full. However, students must pay for courses that
they repeat due to F grades on a per-credit
Withdrawal: basis. The determination of the per-credit
Non-attendance does not automatically costs will be based on their flat-fee tuition and
withdraw a student from a course. To will be provided to the student.
officially withdraw from a course after the
Add/Drop period, the student must contact Students Paying Per-Credit Tuition:
the Registrar’s Office and Department Chair. Students who transfer credits into their
program pay per-credit, based on the number
Withdrawing from a course constitutes an of credits they complete each semester. These
attempt at completing the course past the students are eligible for a per-credit refund for
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Period. Withdrawing from any courses after The following deadlines represent the final
the two-week Add-Drop Period does not date, where students may still receive a “W”
constitute a refund. on their transcript:
Students who fail to meet the minimum 2017

requirements of their Academic Plan during Spring 2017
their probationary semester will no longer be Deadline: 3/10/2017 – 5:00 pm
eligible for student financial assistance.
Summer 2017
Deadline: 6/30/2017 – 5:00 pm
ADD, DROP, CHANGE DATES
Fall 2017
The following dates represent the
Deadline: 10/27/2017 – 5:00 pm
Add/Drop/Change deadlines for 2017-18.
Add/Drop forms are available at the
Registrar’s Office.
2018
Spring 2018
2017 Deadline: 3/9/2018 – 5:00 pm
Spring 2017
Deadline: 2/17/2017 – 5:00 pm Summer 2018
Deadline: 6/29/2018 – 5:00 pm
Summer 2017
Deadline: 6/9/2017 – 5:00 pm Fall 2018
Deadline: 10/26/2018 – 5:00 pm
Fall 2017
Any courses dropped after the second
Deadline: 10/6/2017 – 5:00 pm
deadline will be considered attempted and
failed.
2018
Spring 2018 INTERNSHIP
Deadline: 2/16/2018 – 5:00 pm
Course Units
Summer 2018 INTE400 Internship 1
Deadline: 6/8/2018 – 5:00 pm
INTE400 "Internship" is an elective that
Fall 2018 undergraduate (BA, BFA) and graduate (MFA,
Deadline: 10/5/2018 – 5:00 pm MA) students may opt to enroll in, to receive
credit for an internship and to complement
Under rare, special circumstances, such as a their study at NYFA. This course is not
medical emergency, students may be offered to students enrolled in short-term,
permitted to drop courses by the second certificate or AFA programs, or to alumni who
posted deadline (mid-semester) and will have already completed their degree
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In order to qualify, students must have course, which may affect their future eligibility
successfully completed at least 50% of their to re-enroll this course.
program and currently be enrolled as an active
student meeting satisfactory academic progress. While enrolled in this course, students are
In addition, students may not have any expected to fulfill all academic and attendance
outstanding failed grades or be in the process requirements for their program. This course
of making up failed grades during the does not excuse students from attending their
semester they wish to be enrolled in this regularly scheduled courses and students may
course and complete the internship. Students not switch sections in order to accommodate
with holds on their account will not be their internship. As this course lasts one
permitted to enroll in this course until any semester long, students who wish to continue
outstanding issues or overdue fees are resolved their internship for more than one semester
and their account is brought to good standing. must re-enroll in the course. This elective may
be taken more than once for college credit,
To enroll in this course, students must obtain but does not replace any course or credits
a copy of the Internship Form from the required for degree completion. In addition,
Registrar's Office and submit all completed, students may not drop any required courses in
signed paperwork within the Add/Drop order to enroll in this course.
period each semester. Department Chairs
must sign off on the internship and will assign
a faculty member to oversee the internship. THESIS & FINAL PROJECTS
International students must also consult the
Students who do not fulfill academic
International Student Office to process their
requirements or fail to abide by institutional
CPT (Curricular Practical Training), which is
or campus-wide policies, may be prohibited
required for international students to
from participating in showcases, screenings,
participate in an internship. Students
pitch fests, exhibitions or any other capstone
receiving Financial Aid or Veteran benefits
projects or presentations, including
must also consult those respective offices
production.
regarding their eligibility to enroll in this
course, as additional restrictions may apply.
After submitting all required paperwork, VACATION BREAK
students eligible to take this course will be
informed when they are officially enrolled in Students may request to take a semester off
the course, so they can begin their internship. once they have successfully completed two
consecutive semesters. The request must be
NYFA does not offer internship or work submitted to the following administrators no
placement. Students are responsible for later than 5 weeks prior to the semester they
securing their own internships and must fulfill wish to take off:
all responsibilities for their internship and for
the course, in order to receiving a passing
grade. Students who fail to meet
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1. Department Chair If Grade Appeal Has Not Been Resolved:
2. Registrar STEP 3 Student may choose to appeal Academic
3. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Advisor’s decision, in which case the issue
(for BFA transfer students.) is addressed by an academic review
committee (which includes but is not
4. International Student Advisor, limited to the Department Chair, the
Financial Aid Director or Director of student’s academic advisor and the Dean
Veteran Affairs (if applicable.) of Academic Advising), which reviews the
5. Dean of Students (if recommended by information and makes a final ruling by
the end of the drop/add period in the
the Registrar or any other parties.) term following receipt of the disputed
grade.
For example, students who wish to take their
3rd semester off, must do so no later than
Week 10 of the 2nd semester. Please note that GRADUATION
your request may be denied if you are not in REQUIREMENTS
good academic standing or have other SAP
requirements to fulfill. Requests are evaluated In order to graduate, all students must:
on a case-by-case basis.
• Successfully complete every course of study with
a passing grade
GRADE APPEAL • Adhere to all institutional policies, including
the Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct and
To initiate a grade appeal, students must Academic Policies.
complete the Grade Appeal Form, which is • Complete all requirements for graduation in a
available at the Registrar’s Office and through period no longer than 150 % of the published
the student’s Academic Advisor. In order to length of the educational program, as defined
initiate a grade appeal, the student must by percentage of credit units attempted vs.
adhere to the following process: completed.
Steps/Action Taken Furthermore, undergraduate and certificate

program students must:
STEP 1 Student submits the completed Grade
Appeal Form to the student’s Academic
Advisor no later than one week into the • Maintain a cumulative GPA of a "C" (2.0) or
term following receipt of the disputed higher
grade. • Complete and receive a passing grade on their
STEP 2 Academic Advisor discusses reasons for
capstone project by the established deadline and
the grade appeal with student, consults
with Department Chair and instructor, in accordance with all guidelines
and reviews supporting documents with
the Department Chair. Within five days of Graduate students must:
receiving the Grade Appeal Form,
Academic Advisor informs student of their • Maintain a cumulative GPA of a "B" (3.0) or
decision regarding the grade. Academic higher
Advisor submits Grade Appeal form to • Complete and receive a passing grade on their
Registrar to be placed in student file. graduate Thesis by the established deadline and
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In addition to following NYFA’s Academic
Policies, all students must complete all
required projects and/or thesis requirements
and adhere to all institutional policies,
including the Attendance Policy and Code of
Conduct. Students must complete all
requirements for graduation in a period no
longer than 150% of the published length of
the educational program, as defined by
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ACCUPLACER REQUIREMENTS
All degree-program students are required to must withdraw from NYFA and reapply to
take the Accuplacer English Placement test their program of study.
during Registration. • Transfer students are required to take the
Accuplacer during Registration and are
subject to the aforementioned
SUMMER/FALL 2017 requirements.
Please note the following changes to
Accuplacer requirements starting SUMMER Please note the following changes to
2017: Accuplacer requirements for AFA, MFA and
MA students beginning SUMMER 2017:
• AFA, BFA, BA, MA, and MFA students
who score 109 or lower will need to meet • Students who score between 121-130 on
with senior administration to discuss the the Accuplacer are required to complete at
next step in course placement. least 5 sessions of ENGL055 Writing
Techniques before they are allowed to re-take
Please note the following changes to the Accuplacer.
Accuplacer requirements for BFA and BA • AFA, MFA and MA students may not re-
students starting SUMMER 2017: take the Accuplacer more than 3 times in
the first semester, and are required to
• BFA Filmmaking and Acting for Film achieve a score of 131 or higher, in order to
students who score between 110-120 will be continue on to their second semester.
placed in Track 4. This track includes an • Students who score 130 or lower after their
additional semester of study and provides 3rd attempt will need to meet with senior
undergraduate students with the administration to discuss the next step in
educational tools necessary to develop their course placement.
language skills and prepare for rigorous • Students who place 131 or above on their
study. Accuplacer can proceed directly into their
• All other BFA and BA students who score regular program of study.
between 110-120 will need to meet with • Transfer students are required to take the
senior administration to discuss the next Accuplacer during Registration and are
step in course placement. subject to the aforementioned
• BFA and BA students who place between requirements.
121-130 on the Accuplacer will be
automatically placed in ENGL051, Writing
Fundamentals. Students must achieve a C or
SPRING 2017
higher in ENGL051, Writing Fundamentals
• AFA, BFA, BA, MA, and MFA students
prior to taking FOUN101, English
who score 109 or lower on the Accuplacer
Composition. Students who fail ENGL051
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re-apply to the program. It is recommended
that students enroll at an ESL school
ENGLISH PREPARATORY
should they achieve a score of 109 or lower. COURSES
If re-admitted at NYFA, students must
retake the Accuplacer and achieve a score Undergraduate Course Units
of 131 or higher in order to matriculate in ENGL051 Writing Fundamentals 3
their regular program of study. All other
conditions below apply to students who re-
WRITING FUNDAMENTALS
apply and are re-admitted to NYFA.
For BFA and BA students matriculating in The purpose of this course is to practice
SPRING 2017: writing skills. The course is designed to help
students for English Composition and
BFA and BA students who place between subsequent Foundation and Liberal Arts
101-120 on the Accuplacer will be courses. Basic English grammar, mechanics,
automatically placed in ENGL051, Writing and syntax are emphasized. Each writing
Fundamentals. Students must achieve a C or exercise is graded and returned before the
higher in ENGL051, Writing Fundamentals next assignment is due so that students may
prior to taking FOUN101, English take advantage of suggestions for
Composition. Students who fail improvement. The course may be repeated if
necessary.
• ENGL051 must withdraw from NYFA and
reapply to their program of study. AFA, MFA & MA Course Units
• Transfer students are required to take the ENGL055 Writing Techniques NFC*
Accuplacer during Registration and are *Not for Credit
subject to the aforementioned
requirements.
WRITING TECHNIQUES
For AFA, MFA and MA Students
matriculating in SPRING 2017: This course is designed to give AFA, MA,
and MFA students the opportunity to
MFA and MA students who score between achieve the English requirement needed to
101-120 Accuplacer are required to complete earn their degree. The course will also help
at least 5 sessions of ENGL055 Writing English language learners develop the
Techniques, before they are allowed to re-take academic writing skills needed for success in
the Accuplacer. their prog.ram. The course introduces
students to intermediate concepts of writing
Graduate students must score 120 or above structure and reading comprehension as well
in the Accuplacer order to in order to be as research and critical thinking skills vital to
enrolled in any Thesis course and in order to test-taking and academic success.
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DISCIPLINARY POLICIES
SIMULTANEOUS SUSPENSION
PROBATIONS
Following a thorough investigation, students
Students may be placed on SAP Probation found to have violated NYFA institutional or
and Academic Probation simultaneously and campus-wide policies may be suspended.
remain in their program.
Students on suspension may be prohibited
from entering the NYFA campus or attending
PROCEDURAL HOLD any NYFA functions. In addition to the
Disciplinary Panel, the CEO, CAO and COO
Students suspected of violating NYFA may suspend any student immediately, when
institutional or campus-wide policies will face the school officer deems such an action
a fair and thorough investigation and appropriate.
disciplinary hearing to determine if their
conduct warrants disciplinary action. Any suspended student has the right to an
Appeals Process and may appeal his/her
If, in the process of investigating possible suspension by submitting a formal letter to
violations involving the safety and welfare of the student’s Academic Adviser. Pending
others, students, faculty or staff are deemed at administrative approval, students may
risk, then the alleged offender may be continue on with their current program or re-
removed from class during the investigation, enroll at a new start date, so as not to disrupt
at which time he/she will be placed on their education and training. Students re-
Procedural Hold, for a maximum of 10 enrolling must pay full tuition for that
instructional days. During this period, semester.
students are responsible for consulting with
their Academic Adviser in order to maintain
their academic standing. Once the EXPULSION
investigation is complete, the Disciplinary
Panel will inform the student of the findings Students expelled from any New York Film
and subsequent decision. Academy program cannot continue
instruction with their current course. A
student expelled from the New York Film
Academy may take advantage of the New York
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MANDATED PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT POLICY
NYFA is committed to protecting the health, evidence-based treatment. This mandate for
safety and welfare of its students, faculty, and psychological assessment is applied uniformly
staff. To serve this mission, this policy will be to all students who meet the above criteria.
implemented when enrolled NYFA students Students mandated for psychological
present serious psychological episodes or assessment will sign the Limited
health-related behaviors that pose a safety risk Authorization of Privileged Communication
to the community. Such episodes or form, giving the behavioral health assessment
behaviors include, but are not limited to: provider permission to communicate with
suicide attempts; significant acts or threats of the NYFA dean of students or the dean’s
violence to others; severe aberrations in designee only and specifically in regard to: 1)
eating behavior with associated medical student’s attendance of each of the three
sequelae; dramatic and/or expansive displays sessions of psychological assessment; and 2)
of self-mutilation; severe intoxication recommendations, if any, for continued
impacting social and/or cognitive treatment.
functioning; loss of contact with reality as
suggested by grandiose or paranoid beliefs, The dean of students will meet with all
incoherent or disorganized speech, or the students reported to have experienced serious
experience of hallucinations; behaviors psychological episodes within the community
significantly disruptive to student learning; and/or having demonstrate behaviors posing
and behaviors demonstrating clear deficits in a safety risk to self or other. During this
students’ capacity for self-care. These meeting, the mandated psychological
assessments are designed to help students assessment policy will be explained and the
access the help they need. Depending on the student will have an opportunity to provide
severity of the safety risk, the assessment will explanation of the behaviors observed and/or
be provided by clinicians in either a hospital the concerns reported. After hearing the
emergency room setting, an outpatient clinic student’s explanation the dean or the dean’s
or private practice, or on-site within the designee will determine whether or not to
school counseling service. In the event that proceed with requiring the student to
the assessment transpires in a hospital undergo the mandatory psychological
emergency room and the student is released, assessment. Should it be decided to proceed
the student will be required to participate in with the mandated psychological assessment,
two sessions of continuing psychological the dean or the dean’s designee will provide
assessment provided by NYFA Counseling the student rationale supporting the decision.
Services. The mandated psychological During this meeting, as well, the dean of
assessments are intended to provide students students and the at-risk student will
with resources, assist students in developing a collaborate in the establishment of a wellness
safety plan, and offer students feedback in contract. The purpose of the wellness
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contract is to ensure the student clearly may be considered to be in violation of
understands the expectation to maintain his/her/ their wellness contract. In response
safety of self and other as well as the to this potential violation, the Dean of
potential consequences should the student’s Students will urgently meet with the student,
behavior persists to negatively and review the behaviors reported by the
significantly impact his/her/their health and community, and potentially initiate the
the safety and welfare of the community. involuntary medical withdrawal process.
Should the student’s behaviors present a
Students who fail to comply with the direct threat to self or other, and an
Mandated Psychological Assessment Policy involuntary withdrawal process is, hence,
will be subject to sanctions, such as initiated, students will be presented the
suspension or expulsion, for violation of opportunity, instead, to pursue a voluntary
institutional policy and the student code of medical withdrawal.
conduct.
Students have the right to appeal any
Students are strongly encouraged to follow sanctions imposed as a result of
the treatment recommendations provided by noncompliance with the Mandated
the behavioral health clinician conducting Psychological Assessment policy. To initiate
the psychological assessment. Behavioral an appeal, the student is required to submit a
health treatment is generally effective in letter of appeal to the school director within
promoting individuals’ health and safety and 48 hours of receiving notification of imposed
for providing strategies to overcome sanctions. The school director will respond
difficulties with academic, social, and to the student’s request for appeal and a
emotional functioning. hearing will be scheduled within five days of
In the event a student completes the receiving the appeal. If the student has been
Mandatory Psychological Assessment but placed on procedural hold, suspended, or
continues to demonstrate those behaviors expelled, the sanctions will remain active
deemed serious enough to have precipitated until the appeal is resolved.
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DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY
NYFA students, staff and faculty are under the influence of alcohol or any illegal
prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, drugs or controlled substances. Recent
distribution, possession, or use of illicit drugs federal anti-drug laws affect a number of
or alcohol. This prohibition applies while on areas in everyone’s lives. NYFA students
NYFA campuses or when participating in any violating this policy could lose eligibility for
NYFA activity. Students or employees who financial aid or could be denied other federal
violate this policy are subject to disciplinary benefits such as Social Security, retirement,
action up to and including expulsion or welfare, health, disability, and veterans’
termination from employment. benefits. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development, which provides funds
Students or employees may obtain to states and communities for public housing,
information pertaining to the health risks now has the authority to evict residents and
and effects associated with alcohol and members of their household who are
narcotics or other dangerous or illegal drugs involved in drug related crimes on or near
from: the public housing premises. Businesses
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/drugeffects.htm.
could lose federal contracts if the company
The Student Liaison Office will also assist in does not promote a drug-free environment.
referring students to recovery and/or Finally, a record of a felony or conviction in a
treatment programs. Specific school policies drug-related crime may prevent a person from
prohibit: entering certain careers.
• Use, possession, sale, distribution and/or In addition to local and State authorities, the
production of alcoholic beverages, acting federal government has four agencies
as an accessory, liaison, or facilitator for engaged in fighting illicit drugs. These
any of the above except at a time, location agencies are: The Drug Enforcement Agency,
and circumstance expressly permitted by U.S. Customs Service, Federal Bureau of
NYFA and government regulations. Investigation, and the U. S. Coast Guard.
• Use, possession, sale, distribution, and/or Important facts to be aware of include:
production of narcotics or other
• It is a crime to hold someone else’s drugs.
controlled substances, including related
• It is a crime to sell fake drugs.
paraphernalia, or acting as an accessory,
• You can be arrested if you are in a house
liaison, or facilitator for any of the above.
(or an institution) where people are using
• Public intoxication anywhere on NYFA’s
drugs, even though you are not.
premises or at functions sponsored by or
• You can be charged with possessing drugs
participated in by NYFA.
even if it is not found on you personally.
• You are considered to possess, under legal
Note: Responsibility is not diminished for terms of constructive possession,” drugs
acts in violation of NYFA rules and found in your locker, purse, car, or house.
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Drug abuse is the utilization of natural family, lifestyle, education and career
and/or synthetic chemical substances for prospects as well as one’s physical well-being
non-medical reasons to affect the body and and self-respect. Treatment is available and
its processes, the mind and nervous system may be expensive. For example, a typical live-
and behavior. The abuse of drugs can affect a in program lasting four (4) weeks can cost
person’s physical and emotional health and from $5,000 to $15,000. Outpatient
social life. Alcohol is the most abused drug in programs cost from $1,000 to $5,000. Who
the United States. Drugs can be highly pays for these treatments? There may be
addictive and injurious to the body. People programs that cover the costs. One way or
tend to lose their sense of responsibility and another, the person and the taxpayer pays! It
coordination. Restlessness, irritability, has been proven that an individual “hooked”
anxiety, paranoia, depression, slowed cannot just stop, but requires professional
movement, inattentiveness, loss of appetite, care to kick the habit. There are classic
sexual indifference, comas, convulsions, or danger signals that could indicate the first
even death can result from overuse or abuse sign of drug use. The primary ones that could
of drugs. Not only does the person using the call attention to one’s use of drugs are:
drug subject themselves to all sorts of health
risks, drug use can and, in many instances • Abrupt changes in mood or attitude
does, cause grief and discomfort to innocent • Continuing slump at work or in school
people. • Continuing resistance to discipline at
home or school
A drug-induced brain, for example, affects • Inability to get along with family or friends
the wide range of skills needed for safe
• Regular temper flare-ups
driving. Further, reflexes are slowed, making
• Increased borrowing of money
it hard for drivers to respond to sudden
unexpected events. Alcohol-related highway • Heightened secrecy/isolation
deaths are the top killer of 15-24 year olds. • Acquiring a whole new set of friends.
Dependency upon drugs can only lead to a

life of misery and misfortune. The illegal use NYFA requires that any person observing any
or abuse of drugs has a very high impact on student or staff directly engaging in
our society and the types of crimes prohibited drug or alcohol use on campus
committed. To support a drug habit, people immediately notify the Director. Caution
may resort to many things that can lead to a must be observed, however, to avoid
life of misery or, in some instances, death. wrongful accusation of a person suspected of
Use link below for a complete list of the taking drugs as an improper accusation could
Health Risks associated with alcohol lead to embarrassment to both the individual
dependency. and the Institution. Once it has been
determined by management that assistance to
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/drugeffects.htm overcome the problem is indicated, the
The dollar costs can range from $200 to individual and his/her family should be
$3,000 per week to support a habit. More counseled on the need for assistance.
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maintained of any such counseling provided and resources. The following link provides a
to an individual. NYFA offers limited list of hotline and support services on a
psychological counseling and advice. If the national level:
individual is in immediate danger of harming
himself/herself or others, NYFA staff will http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_h
contact local law authorities and immediate otlines.htm
family members. Students and staff who violate the NYFA
In certain cases, students and employees may standards of conduct subject themselves to
be referred to counseling sources and/or disciplinary action. Employees must notify
substance abuse help centers. If such a the director in writing of a conviction of a
referral is made, continued enrollment or criminal drug statute occurring in the
employment will be subject to successful workplace within five days after receiving the
completion of any prescribed counseling or conviction. Disciplinary action for a violation
treatment programs. Students who believe of the Code of Conduct policy regarding
that they have a substance abuse problem alcohol or illicit drugs can range from oral
and are seeking treatment may contact the and written warnings up to and including
Student Liaison Office for counseling suspension, expulsion and termination.
assistance. To request a referral for The effectiveness of the campus Drug
psychological counseling, contact the Student Prevention program is evaluated on a
Liaison office, all such matters will be biennial basis to ensure:
handled confidentially. New York Film
Academy also provides weekly drug and • The effectiveness of the program and to
alcohol counseling on campus through a modify where necessary.
qualified facilitator. These services are • That sanctions are consistently enforced.
offered to all students and employees and
may be mandatory in the event of a conduct A record of reviews will be kept. These
code violation. Request for counseling reviews will be maintained and available to
services are initiated in the Student Liaison appropriate agencies as required and will
Officer or the Human Resources office. include the following:
Additionally, health and safety classes offered
• The number of drug- and alcohol-related
to NYFA students review the risks and disciplinary actions;
consequences of substance abuse and provide
tools for student success. These courses are
treatment referrals;
incorporated into the student’s curriculum
and include stress reduction, yoga and
incidents recorded by campus police or
meditation techniques.
other law enforcement officials;
There are also drug or alcohol counseling, • The number of drug- and alcohol-related
treatment and rehabilitation facilities incidents of vandalism;
available in the local area where individuals • The number of students or employees
can seek advice and treatment. National attending self-help or other counseling
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and student, faculty, and employee NYFA requires that any person observing any
attitudes and perceptions about the drug student or staff directly engaging in prohibited
and alcohol problem on campus. drug or alcohol use on campus immediately
notify the Director, Dan Mackler. NYFA can
As stated in the Code of Conduct, NYFA only offer limited psychological counseling and
students, faculty and staff are prohibited from advice for drug and alcohol abuse. Additional
the unlawful manufacture, distribution, support or treatment must be an expense
possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol. borne by the student. If the individual is in
This prohibition applies while on NYFA immediate danger of harming himself/herself
campuses or participating in any NYFA activity. or others, NYFA staff will contact local law
Those who violate the NYFA Code of authorities and immediate family members.
Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action
up to and including expulsion and loss of Students who believe that they have a
eligibility for financial aid. substance abuse problem and are seeking
treatment may contact the Student Liaison
Office for counseling assistance. To request a
referral for psychological counseling and/or
treatment programs contact the Student
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All tuition costs are listed in USD and are 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379.
subject to change. Please check the NYFA 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379.
website for any updates in tuition, equipment 5th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379.
or lab fees. Students will also incur additional 6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,426.
expenses on their own productions. This 7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,426. (Thesis
varies depending on the scale of the projects, Option B)
how much film they shoot or how much of Total Tuition (Thesis Option A): $ 86,392.
their work they choose to print. Total Tuition (Thesis Option B): $ 101,359.
Total tuition costs are based on the prescribed

length of the program. Students who receive Acting for Film:
transfer credit for previous academic work or 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,750.
training may be entitled to a reduction in 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 15,750.
tuition. This reduction in tuition would be on 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,285.
a pro-rated, per credit unit basis, depending 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,285.
on the number and type of units transferred, Total Tuition: $ 64,070.
and the course(s)/semester(s) to which they
apply.
Screenwriting:
Students have the option to pay tuition and 1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,000.
institutional fees & charges in full, after the 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,000.
student has been accepted and enrolled. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
Tuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of Total Tuition: $ 56,952.
class.
Producing:
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
Filmmaking: 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,666. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
5th Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
6th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
7th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. (Thesis Total Tuition: $ 81,360.
Option B)
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,334.

2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,334.
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Photography: Game Design:
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1 Semester Tuition: $ 19,000. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,000.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 15,000.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
Total Tuition: $ 81,360. Total Tuition: $ 65,088.
Cinematography: MASTER OF ARTS

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1 Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000. Media Production:
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,666.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,666.
5th Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. Total Tuition: $ 42,475.
5th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379.
Total Tuition: $ 85,425.
Screenwriting:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,000.
Documentary Filmmaking: 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,000.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 10,000. Total Tuition: $ 28,000.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 10,340. Producing:
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 667.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 667.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689.

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS 6th Semester Tuition: $ 11,627.
Filmmaking:
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,514. Game Design:
4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,514. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 11,850.
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,350. 8th Semester Tuition: $ 12,669.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,395. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 525.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,395. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 525.
5th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,395. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542.
6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,443. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542.
Total Tuition: $ 135,755. 8th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 561.
Acting for Film:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,375. Producing:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,375. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,300.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 12,795. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,300.
Total Tuition: $ 102,825. 8th Semester Tuition: $ 14,219.

Screenwriting:
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 11,244.

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7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 748. 8th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 561.
8th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 748. Total Tuition: $ 115,536.
Graphic Design:
3-D Animation & Visual Effects: 1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,000.
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1 Semester Tuition: $ 11,600. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,000.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 11,600. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 12,408.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 11,994. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 12,408.
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1 Semester Equipment Fee: $ 775. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 500.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 775. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 801. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Photography:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,380. Media Production:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 525. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 700.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 700.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 723.

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7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 748. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
Total Tuition: $ 99,708. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
Filmmaking:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,666. Producing:
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Acting for Film: Two-Year Photography:

1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,750. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
Screenwriting: 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,000. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
One-Year Filmmaking:
Game Design: 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,666.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,000. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,097.

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1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,334. 1st Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,000.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,334. 2nd Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,000.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. Total Tuition: $ 40,000.
One-Year Cinematography:
One-Year Acting for Film: 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,750. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
One-Year Screenwriting:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,000. One-Year Game Design:
Total Tuition: $ 28,000. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,000.
One-Year Producing:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,000. One-Year 3-D Animation:
One-Year Documentary Filmmaking:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 10,000. 1st Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,000.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 10,340. 2nd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,000.
3rd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 667. Total Tuition: $ 39,442.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689. One-Year Illustration:
One-Year Photography:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 500.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 500.

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One-Year Graphic Design: 6-Week Filmmaking:
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1 Semester Tuition: $ 15,500. Tuition: $ 4,343.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 15,500. Equipment Fee: $ 776.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 500. 6-Week Documentary Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 4,084.
Equipment Fee: $ 776.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION Total Tuition: $ 4,860.
8-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 5,480. 4-Week Filmmaking:
Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. Tuition: $ 3,412.
Total Tuition: $ 6,514. Equipment Fee: $ 517.
8-Week Acting for Film:

Total Tuition: $ 5,687. 4-Week Digital Editing:
Tuition: $ 3,774.
8-Week Screenwriting:
8-Week Producing: 4-Week Photography:

Tuition: $ 5,480. Total Tuition: $ 3,722.
Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 259
Total Tuition: $ 6,514. Total Tuition: $ 3,981
8-Week Photography:
4-Week Producing:
Tuition: $ 5,997.
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 517.
4-Week Rolling Stone Music Video:
Total Tuition: $ 3,412
Holiday Filmmaking: Equipment Fee: $ 517.
Tuition: $ 2,275.

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12-Week Evening Filmmaking: 12-Week Evening Producing:
1-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 1,551.
12-Week Evening Digital Editing: Equipment Fee: $129.
12-Week Evening Acting for Film: 1-Week Acting for Film:

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apply. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Students have the option to pay tuition and
institutional fees & charges in full, after the Filmmaking:
student has been accepted and enrolled. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,070.
Tuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,514.
class. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,514.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 6th Semester Tuition: $ 13,973.
Filmmaking: 8th Semester Tuition: $ 14,448.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,395.
6th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,395.
7th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. (Thesis
Option B) 6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,443.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 9th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,492.

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Total Tuition: $ 137,275. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Acting for Film: One-Year Filmmaking:

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5th Semester Tuition: $ 13,230. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,334.
8th Semester Tuition: $ 13,680. Total Tuition: $ 42,950.
One-Year Acting for Film:
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,750.
Filmmaking: Total Tuition: $ 32,035.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. COMMUNITY EDUCATION
8-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 5,480.
Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 8-Week Acting for Film:
Total Tuition: $ 87,359. 8-Week Screenwriting:
Acting for Film:

1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,750. 8-Week Producing:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 16,285. Tuition: $ 5,480.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,285. Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.

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8-Week Photography: 4-Week Producing:
4-Week Rolling Stone Music Video:
Holiday Filmmaking: Equipment Fee: $ 517.
Total Tuition: $ 2,792. 12-Week Evening Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 3,412.
6-Week Filmmaking: Total Tuition: $ 3,929.
Tuition: $ 4,343.
Total Tuition: $ 5,119. 12-Week Evening Digital Editing:
6-Week Documentary Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 4,084. 12-Week Evening Acting for Film:
Equipment Fee: $ 776. Total Tuition: $ 3,412.

Tuition: $ 3,412.
12-Week Evening Producing:
4-Week Digital Editing:

Tuition: $ 3,774. 1-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 1,551.
Equipment Fee: $129.
4-Week Acting for Film: Total Tuition: $ 1,680.
4-Week Photography: 1-Week Acting for Film:

Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 259

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apply.
Screenwriting:
Students have the option to pay tuition and 1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
institutional fees & charges in full, after the 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
student has been accepted and enrolled. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
Tuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of 4th Semester Tuition: $ 14,968.
class. Total Tuition: $ 58,396.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS Producing:

Filmmaking: 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 20,313.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
7th Semester Tuition: $ 13,541. (Thesis 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,069.
Option B) Total Tuition: $ 83,422.

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Photography: Game Design:
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Cinematography: MASTER OF ARTS

st
1 Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. Media Production:
Screenwriting:
Documentary Filmmaking: 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
st
1 Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689. Total Tuition: $ 41,360.

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS 6th Semester Tuition: $ 11,626.
Filmmaking:
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,514. Game Design:
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,400. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542.
Acting for Film:

Screenwriting:

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Graphic Design:
3-D Animation & Visual Effects: 1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,408.
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2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,100. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 12,408.
st
1 Semester Equipment Fee: $ 800. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 800. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 800. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 534.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Photography:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,910. Media Production:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 550. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 724.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 550. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 724.

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7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 774. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,037.
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,035.
Filmmaking:
Producing:
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Acting for Film: Two-Year Photography:
Screenwriting: 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,476. 3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476. 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,069.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476. Total Tuition: $ 77,113.
Total Tuition: $ 58,396. One-Year Filmmaking:
Game Design: 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,097.

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1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. One-Year Cinematography:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
One-Year Acting for Film:
Total Tuition: $ 32,570. One-Year Game Design:
One-Year Screenwriting:
One-Year Producing:
One-Year 3-D Animation:
1st Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
2nd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
One-Year Documentary Filmmaking: 3rd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
One-Year Graphic Design:
One-Year Photography: COMMUNITY EDUCATION

2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. 8-Week Filmmaking:
1st Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,034. Tuition: $ 5,480.
2nd Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,034. Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.

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8-Week Acting for Film: 4-Week Digital Editing:
Total Tuition: $ 5,687. Tuition: $ 3,774.
8-Week Screenwriting: 4-Week Acting for Film:

8-Week Producing: 4-Week Photography:

Tuition: $ 5,480.
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 259
8-Week Photography: 4-Week Producing:

Tuition: $ 5,997.
Total Tuition: $ 6,514. 4-Week Rolling Stone Music Video:
Holiday Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 2,275.
Total Tuition: $ 2,792. 12-Week Evening Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 3,412.
Tuition: $ 4,343.
Total Tuition: $ 5,119. 12-Week Evening Digital Editing:
Tuition: $ 4,084.
12-Week Evening Acting for Film:

Tuition: $ 3,412.
Total Tuition: $ 3,929. 12-Week Evening Producing:

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1-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 1,551.
Equipment Fee: $129.


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All tuition costs are listed in USD and are 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,425.
or lab fees. Students will also incur additional
7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,474. (Thesis
expenses on their own productions. This
Option B)
varies depending on the scale of the projects,
length of the program. Students who receive
transfer credit for previous academic work or Acting for Film:
training may be entitled to a reduction in 1st Semester Tuition: $ 16,286.
tuition. This reduction in tuition would be on 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 16,286.
a pro-rated, per credit unit basis, depending
on the number and type of units transferred,
and the course(s)/semester(s) to which they 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,839.
apply. Total Tuition: $ 66,250.
Students have the option to pay tuition and
institutional fees & charges in full, after the
student has been accepted and enrolled. Screenwriting:
Tuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of 1st Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
class. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,476.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 14, 968.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 4th Semester Tuition: $ 14,968.
Filmmaking:
7th Semester Tuition: $ 14,001. (Thesis
Option B)

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Photography: 4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 712.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. 5th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 712.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646. 6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 736.
Game Design:
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,069. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,037.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,069. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,037.
Cinematography: 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,035.
5th Semester Tuition: $ 13,542. MASTER OF ARTS
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 2,068. Media Production:

2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 2,068. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,096.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 2,068. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,096.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,105. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 13,541.
Documentary Filmmaking:
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1 Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 689. Total Tuition: $ 41,178.

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 11,626.
Filmmaking: 5th Semester Tuition: $ 11,626.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,514. 7th Semester Tuition: $ 12,021.
6th Semester Tuition: $ 14,448. Game Design:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,400. 6th Semester Tuition: $ 13,099.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,447. 7th Semester Tuition: $ 13,099.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,447. 8th Semester Tuition: $ 13,099.
6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,496. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 542.
Acting for Film: 7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 579.
1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,796. 8th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 579.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,796. Total Tuition: $ 106,306.
4th Semester Tuition: $ 13,231. Producing:
Screenwriting: 7th Semester Tuition: $ 14,703.
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1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 723. 8th Semester Tuition: $ 14,871.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 747. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 550.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 747. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 550.
3-D Animation & Visual Effects:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,100. Graphic Design:
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 800. 8th Semester Tuition: $ 13,266.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 827. 1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
4th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 827. 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 517.
Photography:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 13,910. BACHELOR OF ARTS
4th Semester Tuition: $ 14,382. Media Production:

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Screenwriting:
6th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 774. Game Design:
7th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 774. 1st Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
8th Semester Equipment Fee: $ 774. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 15,510.
Total Tuition: $ 103,101. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,037.
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS
Filmmaking: 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,035.
Producing:
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
Two-Year Photography: 2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,034.
3rd Semester Tuition: $ 17,106. One-Year Documentary Filmmaking:
One-Year Filmmaking:
1st Semester Tuition: $ 13,097. One-Year Photography:
1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 1st Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,379. 2nd Semester Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,034.
3rd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,425. Total Tuition: $ 41,360.
One-Year Cinematography:
One-Year Acting for Film: 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,646.
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One-Year Screenwriting: Total Tuition: $ 43,428.
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 14,500. One-Year Game Design:
One-Year Producing:

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1st Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,035. Holiday Filmmaking:
2nd Semester Equipment Fee: $ 1,035. Tuition: $ 2,352.
Total Tuition: $ 33,090. Equipment Fee: $ 534.
One-Year 3-D Animation:

1st Semester Tuition: $ 12,408. Holiday Acting for Film:
2nd Semester Tuition: $ 12,408. Total Tuition: $ 2,352.
6-Week Filmmaking:
1st Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034. Tuition: $ 4,490.
2nd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,034. Equipment Fee: $ 802.
3rd Semester Lab Fee: $ 1,069. Total Tuition: $ 5,292.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Tuition: $ 4,222.
Tuition: $ 5,666.
Total Tuition: $ 6,735. 4-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 3,528.
8-Week Screenwriting: 4-Week Digital Editing:

Total Tuition: $ 3,528. Tuition: $ 3,902.
8-Week Producing: 4-Week Acting for Film:

4-Week Photography:
8-Week Photography: Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 267

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4-Week Producing: 12-Week Evening Acting for Film:
4-Week Music Video: 12-Week Evening Screenwriting:

Total Tuition: $ 3,528 Total Tuition: $ 2,993.
12-Week Evening Producing:
4-Week Animation:
1-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 1,603.
12-Week Evening Filmmaking: Equipment Fee: $133.
Total Tuition: $ 4,062. 1-Week Acting for Film:
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ONE-YEAR FILMMAKING
EXPECTED SUPPLIES COSTS
• Food & Craft Services
SEMESTER ONE • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe
Mise-En-Scene Film • Transportation
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
• DVD POV
• Food & Craft Services • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Student Film Permits • Processing
• Props/Wardrobe • DVD
• Location Fees • Food & Craft Services
• Transportation • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe
Continuity Film • Transportation
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
• DVD Chekhovian
• Props/Wardrobe
Music Video • Transportation
• Processing
• DVD Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• Food & Craft Services • Food & Craft Services
• Student Film Permits • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees • Location Fees
• Transportation • Transportation
Additional Cost for Semester One:

Non-Sync Film • Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Ten Rolls Color Film Stock
• Processing
• DVD

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SEMESTER TWO YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SUPPLIED COSTS
Synchronous Sound Production Workshops
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) One-Year Filmmaking: $6,000
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Transportation
SEMESTER THREE
Intermediate Film (Digital)
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
• Student Film Permits
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)

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AFA FILMMAKING
SEMESTER ONE • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe
Mise-En-Scene Film • Transportation
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
• DVD POV
• Props/Wardrobe
• Processing
Chekhovian
• DVD
• Props/Wardrobe
Music Video • Transportation
• Location Fees
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock
• Processing Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• DVD
• Food & Craft Services • Food & Craft Services
• Student Film Permits • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees • Location Fees
Additional Cost for Semester One:

Non-Sync Film
• Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Processing
• DVD

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• Location Fees
SEMESTER TWO • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
Synchronous Sound Production Workshops
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) • 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Location Fees • Transportation
• Transportation
SEMESTER FIVE
SEMESTER THREE (THESIS OPTION A)
Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day Production
• 2x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini
• Props/Wardrobe 1TB)
• Location Fees • Props/Wardrobe
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Location Fees
• Student Film Permits • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Food & Craft Services • Student Film Permits
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Food & Craft Services
• Transportation • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
SEMESTER FOUR
(THESIS OPTION A) SEMESTER SIX
(THESIS OPTION A)
Music Video (Digital) – 2 day Production
• Props/Wardrobe Thesis Post Production
• Location Fees • Backup Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Transportation
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
• Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance SUPPLIED COSTS
• Transportation
AFA Filmmaking Year One
Synchronous Sound Production Workshop Option A & B: $6,000
II
• Props/Wardrobe AFA Filmmaking Year Two
Option A: $9,900

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BFA FILMMAKING
SEMESTER ONE • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fee
Mise-En-Scene Film • DVD
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Transportation
• Processing
SEMESTER ONE ADDITIONAL
• Props/Wardrobe COSTS
• Location Fees
• DVD • Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation
SEMESTER TWO
Continuity Film
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock POV
• Processing • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Food & Craft Services • Processing
• Student Film Permits • DVD
• Props/Wardrobe • Food & Craft Services
• Location Fees • Student Film Permits
• DVD • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
Music Video
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock Chekhovian
• Processing • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• DVD • Processing
• Food & Craft Services • DVD
• Student Film Permits • Food & Craft Services
• Props/Wardrobe • Student Film Permits
• Location Fees
Non-Sync Film
Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• Processing • Food & Craft Services
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• Transportation • 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
SEMESTER THREE
Synchronous Sound Production SEMESTER SEVEN
Workshop I/Drawing
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) Director’s Craft IIIB (Music Video/
• Props/Wardrobe Commercial)
• Location Fee • Props/Wardrobe
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Location Fees
• Drawing Kit • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
SEMESTER FOUR • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees SEMESTER EIGHT
• Student Film Permits Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day Production
• Food & Craft Services • 2x 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Props/Wardrobe
• Transportation • Location Fees
SEMESTER FIVE • Food & Craft Services
Cinematography III
• Transportation
• Transportation
YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SEMESTER SIX SUPPLIED COSTS
Synchronous Sound Production Workshop III BFA Year One Options A & B: $6,000.00
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees BFA Year Two Options A & B: $4,450.00
BFA Year Three Options A & B: $7,750.00

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MFA FILMMAKING
EXPECTED SUPPLIES COST
SEMESTER ONE • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
Mise-En-Scene Film • DVD
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Transportation
• Processing
• Food & Craft Services POV
• Student Film Permits • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Props/Wardrobe • Processing
• Location Fees • DVD
• DVD • Food & Craft Services
• Props/Wardrobe
• Processing
Digital Dialogue (Digital) - 2 day Production
• Student Film Permits • Food & Craft Services
• DVD • Location Fees
Music Video
SEMESTER ONE ADDITIONAL
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock
• Processing
COSTS
• DVD • Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe SEMESTER TWO
• Location Fees
• Transportation Synchronous Sound Production Workshops
& 35mm
Non-Sync Film • 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
• Processing:

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SEMESTER THREE SEMESTER FIVE

(THESIS OPTION B)
• Props/Wardrobe • Additional Pre-Production Hard drive (G
• Location Fees Drive Mini 1TB)
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Transportation
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) SEMESTER SIX
• Transportation (THESIS OPTION A)
Thesis Post Production
SEMESTER FOUR
• Backup Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
(THESIS OPTION A) • Transportation
• Pre-Production Hard drive (G Drive Mini
1TB) SEMESTER SIX
• Transportation
(THESIS OPTION B)
SEMESTER FOUR Thesis Pre-Production
(THESIS OPTION B) • Hard drive for Production Paperwork (G
Drive Mini 1TB)
• Pre-Production Hard drive (G Drive Mini • Transportation
1TB)
• Transportation
SEMESTER SEVEN
(THESIS OPTION B)
SEMESTER FIVE
(THESIS OPTION A) Master’s Feature Thesis (Digital) – 18 day
Production
Master’s Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day • 4x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini
Production 1TB)
• 2x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini • Props/Wardrobe
1TB) • Location Fees
• Props/Wardrobe • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Location Fees • Student Film Permits
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Food & Craft Services
• Student Film Permits • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
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YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SUPPLIES COST:
MFA Year One: Options A & B $6,000.00
MFA Year Two: Option A $6,600.00
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The chart below offers a comparison of costs Students have the option to “opt out” of the
for the expected supplies for the One Year, New York Film Academy finance option by
AFA, BFA or MFA Film Programs. New York purchasing these supplies independently. If
Film Academy (NYFA) offers these supplies to you have chosen to purchase these supplies
students at a discounted cost allowing the independently and not from New York Film
student to finance these supplies through Academy, please sign the form and return it to
their Financial Aid funding, Veterans the billing office during your registration
Educational payments or through quarterly appointment.
payment options.
SUPPLIES HARD COSTS
Item NYFA Price Retail price

One Roll Color Film Stock $35 $37.57
Processing (Black/White & Color) $32 $41.75
DVD $1 $2
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STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND
(STRF)
Effective January 1, 2015, The Bureau of 4. There was a material failure to comply with
Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE) has the Act or this Division within 30 days
informed all participating schools, colleges before the school closed or, if the material
and universities that the current STRF failure began earlier than 30 days prior to
assessment is $0 per $1000.00 of tuition closure, the period determined by the
charged for an approved program from Bureau.
students who are residents of the State of 5. An inability after diligent efforts to
California. As defined in section 94837 of the prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment
California Education Code, the State of against the institution for a violation of the
California created the Student Tuition Act.
Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate
economic losses suffered by students in However, no claim can be paid to any student
educational programs who are California without a social security number or a taxpayer
residents, or are enrolled in a residency identification number.
program attending certain schools regulated
by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary NYFA complies with these statutes by
Education. collecting the STRF assessments during the
registration process. The STRF assessment is
You may be eligible for STRF if you are a disclosed to students on their enrollment
California resident or are enrolled in a agreement representing an estimate of total
residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the amounts for the entire program of
STRF assessment, and suffered an economic study. NYFA reports the amounts collected
loss as a result of any of the following: from students quarterly, remitting the total to
the BPPE.
1. The school closed before the course of
instruction was completed. You must pay the state-imposed assessment for
2. The school’s failure to pay refunds or the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if
charges on behalf of a student to a third all the following applies to you:
party for license fees or any other purpose,
or to provide equipment or materials for 1. You are a student is in an educational
which a charge was collected within 180 program, who is a California resident, or
are enrolled in a residency program, and
days before the closure of the school.
prepay all or part of your tuition either by
3. The school’s failure to pay or reimburse
cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal
loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed
loans, and
student loan program as required by law or 2. Your total charges are not paid by any
to pay or reimburse proceeds received by third-party payer such as an employer,
the school prior to closure in excess of government program or other payer unless
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you have a separate agreement to repay the Refund Information:
third party.
A student has the right to a full refund of all
You are not eligible for protection from the charges (less the amount of $100.00 for the
STRF and you are not required to pay the registration fee) if he/she cancels this
STRF assessment, if either of the following agreement prior to 12:00 AM following the
applies: first day of instruction or the seventh day after
enrollment, whichever is later. The amount
1. You are not a California resident, or are retained for the registration fee may not
not enrolled in a residency program, or exceed $100.00.
2. Your total charges are paid by a third party,
such as an employer, government program NYFA will refund 100% of the amount paid
or other payer, and you have no separate for institutional charges (less an administrative
agreement to repay the third party. processing fee of $100.00) if notice of
cancellation is made within a seven-day period
Buyer's Right To Cancel: following enrollment.
A student has the right to cancel his/her After the 100% refund period described above,
enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of a student may withdraw from a course after
charges paid through attendance at the first instruction has started and receive a pro rata
class session or the seventh day after refund (less a non-refundable administrative
enrollment, whichever is later. A notice of processing fee of $100.00) for the unused
cancellation or withdrawal must be made in portion of the tuition and other refundable
writing. The written request must include the charges if he/she has completed 60% or less
date the course began and the date of of the term’s instruction. The amount of the
cancellation or withdrawal. Notice of refund is calculated based on the student’s last
Withdrawal forms are available in the day of attendance. Refunds are disbursed
Registrar’s Office. Any student who intends to within 30 days of the official withdrawal date
cancel or withdraw must submit a signed and from NYFA, which is the day the student
dated copy of said form to: submitted written notice to the school.
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FINANCIAL AID
NYFA offers a variety of financial aid options, • What portion of the financial aid received
including grant and loan opportunities. must be repaid, and what portion is grant
Financial aid is designed to provide assistance aid
to students whose personal and family • If aid is a loan – interest rates, the total
resources cannot meet the full cost of amount to be repaid, payback procedures,
education. Therefore, financial aid is only length of repayment period time you have
supplementary to the family’s own best efforts to repay the loan and when the repayment
to contribute to the student’s education. is to begin
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an

educational program, the student will have the It is the student’s responsibility to:
responsibility to repay the full amount of the • Review all information about school
loan plus interest, less the amount of any programs prior to enrollment
refund, and that, if the student has received • Complete all application forms in a timely,
federal student financial aid funds, the accurate manner and send to the correct
student is entitled to a refund of the moneys address
not paid from federal student financial aid • Accurately complete application for
program funds. student aid (errors can result in delays of
receipt of financial aid, and intentional
Students have the right to know:
reporting of false information on any
• What financial aid is available, including application forms for federal financial aid
information on all Federal and State is a violation of law and considered a
programs criminal offense subject to penalties under
• The deadlines for submitting applications the US Criminal Code).
for each of the financial aid programs • Return all additional information,
available verification, corrections and/or new
• The cost of attending the programs and the information requested by the Financial Aid
school’s refund policy Office
• The criteria used by the institution to select • Read and understand all the forms they are
the financial aid recipients required to sign and keep copies for their
own records
• How the school determines financial need
(i.e. costs for tuition, books and living • Accept responsibility for all signed
expenses) agreements
• What resources (outside scholarships and • If aid is a loan – notify the lender of any
other financial aid, etc.) are considered in change in name, address or enrollment
the calculating need status.
• How much financial need has been met • Know and comply with the deadlines for
application or reapplication for aid
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• Know and comply with NYFA’s refund 4. Additional financial options: other loan
policy procedure options include the Parent PLUS Loan for
• Know and comply with NYFA’s Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Graduate
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy PLUS Loan for Graduate Students and
alternative loans. PLUS Loan MPN and
Credit Check forms can be completed at
FINANCIAL NEED www.studentloans.gov.
Students applying for financial aid are
required to file the Free Application for FEDERAL EDUCATION
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be LOANS
eligible for all financial aid options except for
selected scholarships. The FAFSA determines New York Film Academy participates in the
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based Federal Direct student loan program. The
on data supplied on the form. Financial need federal loan program offers a secure,
is the difference between the cost of government-regulated and reasonably
attendance at NYFA and the EFC determined affordable way to invest in yourself and your
from the FAFSA. After financial need is goal of a higher education.
determined, an aid package to assist with that
financial need is developed for each student. Student Loans are financial obligations that
The aid package is contingent upon when the must be repaid. While some loans are based
student applies, when the student is accepted, on financial need, there are loan programs
college resources available and funding levels available to all federally-eligible students --
set by the Federal and State governments. regardless of income. Keep in mind that you
should not borrow more than you need or can
comfortably repay after leaving school. We
HOW TO APPLY recommend using the Loan Repayment
Calculator as a guide to what your monthly
1. Complete the FAFSA by going online to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. payments will be once you enter repayment.
2. Submit requested verification
documentation in a timely manner. Selected FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
applicants may be asked to submit signed
copies of their Prior Year Federal Income
PROGRAM
Tax Return(s) and other verification forms The Federal Direct Stafford Loan program
to NYFA for review. Financial aid cannot be
provides lending options for students as well
disbursed without these documents.
as supplemental PLUS loans for graduate
3. Apply for Student Loans. To apply for a
students or parents of dependent
Direct Student Loan, students must
complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) undergraduate students. Direct loans offer a
and Entrance Interview. The MPN and variety of deferment and repayment options,
Entrance Interview are available online at and are financed directly by the U.S.
www.studentloans.gov. Returning students Department of Education so there’s no need
who want to reapply for Direct Loans need to choose a lender. Please refer to the Annual
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students may borrow in Federal Stafford school and during the six-month grace period.
Loans per academic year. If you defer your interest payments, the
accumulated interest will be capitalized, or
SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD added, to the principal of your loan when you
enter repayment. All future interest charges
LOANS are then based on the new, higher principal
amount. The interest rate for the 2014-15
A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of
federal fiscal year is 4.66 % for undergraduate
financial need to undergraduate students only.
borrowers and 6.71 % for students enrolled in
The U.S. government pays (or subsidizes) the
a graduate program.
interest on this loan while you are enrolled at
least half-time, and until the end of the six- To apply for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan:
month grace period. The interest rate for the
2014-15 federal fiscal year is a fixed interest • Complete the free application for Federal
rate of 4.66 % for the life of the loan. Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submit any documentation requested by the
Office of Financial Aid.
LOAN ORIGINATION FEE
• When the student’s financial aid file is
The Direct PLUS loan is available to parents complete, an award package will be
of dependent students and require a credit generated and sent to your home address.
check. The student must be enrolled at least To accept the loan offer on your award
half-time (six credits per semester) and be package (you may accept a lesser amount than
meeting SAP standards to be eligible for this what is offered:
loan. The maximum that may be borrowed
per year is the difference between the cost of • Complete the Master Promissory Note
attendance for that year and the other (MPN) for Direct Stafford Loans.
financial aid awarded to the student for that • Complete the Online Entrance Counseling.
year. The interest rate is fixed. If the parent is
denied for a PLUS loan, the dependent To remain eligible for a Federal Direct
student may borrow an additional Direct Stafford Loan:
Unsubsidized Student Loan in his or her own
name. Parents should go to • Complete the free application for Federal
www.studentloans.gov to apply. Student Aid (FAFSA) for all subsequent
award years
UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD • Submit any documentation requested by the
Office of Financial Aid
LOANS • Avoid bankruptcy
An Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is awarded • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
regardless of need. You are charged interest • Remain in satisfactory repayment status on
on the amount disbursed from the date of prior loans
disbursement and you may either make or • Complete online or in in-person exit
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program of study. Students are notified of PARENT (PLUS) FOR PARENTS
this requirement with follow-up reminder
communications to ensure completion of OF DEPENDENT
the Exit Counseling requirement. UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS
FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN
Parents of dependent undergraduate students
PROGRAM can take out a Parent PLUS Loan to
The Direct PLUS Loan is a credit-based supplement their student’s aid package.
government-insured loan made to graduate Parents may choose to defer payments on a
students or parents of dependent PLUS Loan until six months after the date the
undergraduate students. The PLUS loan is a student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time
non-need based loan, and eligibility is based and to pay the accruing interest monthly or
on the credit history of the borrower. The quarterly, or to defer interest payments and
maximum amount borrowed cannot exceed allow interest to be capitalized quarterly. A
the student’s cost of education minus any parent also has the option to choose not to
other financial assistance (including defer payment, and can begin repaying both
scholarships, work-study awards and the principal and interest while student is in
Federal Stafford Loan.) PLUS Loans do not school.
have an interest subsidy -- interest begins
accruing on the amount disbursed, from the For more information on the Parent PLUS
date of disbursement. PLUS loans are offered Loan and credit worthiness, please visit the
to the parents of dependent undergraduate following website: www.studentloans.gov.
students through the Parent PLUS program.
Graduate students may apply for a graduate GRADUATE PLUS LOAN FOR
PLUS loan using the graduate PLUS program. GRADUATE STUDENTS
Interest Rate: This program is only for those students in
The Direct PLUS Loan has a fixed interest graduate or doctorate level programs, and is
rate of 7.21 % for the life of the loan. meant to supplement the funding from the
Stafford Loan program. You must be enrolled
Loan Fee: at least half-time in a degree-granting program
There is a 4.288% Original fee on the PLUS and taking courses that lead to your degree.
Loan. Students will receive an automatic deferment
on the principal amount of the loan while
enrolled at least half-time. You are charged
interest from the time the loan is disbursed
and may either make or defer interest
payments while you are in school and during
periods of deferment. If you defer your
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of your loan when you enter repayment. All Veterans Affairs (VA), which is the only entity
future interest charges are then based on the that can provide and approve VA educational
new, higher principal amount. benefits eligibility. For more information
please contact the Department of Veterans
Unlike the Stafford Loan, there is no grace Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.
period for the Graduate PLUS Loan; you will
enter repayment immediately after you NYFA Need-Based Tuition Discount:
graduate, withdraw or drop to less than half-
NYFA is pleased to offer a need-based tuition
time enrollment. discount to qualifying students. This is an
For more information on the Graduate PLUS
institutional-based tuition discount (up to
Loan and credit worthiness, please visit: $15,000.00) to help pay for a portion of the
www.studentloans.gov.
student’s cost of education in all NYFA
programs.
To apply for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS or
Graduate PLUS Loan: To qualify for this aid, candidates must show
• Complete the free application for Federal a credible need through documentation (i.e.
Student Aid (FAFSA) personal income tax or parents’ income tax
statement), translated to English and
OTHER TYPES OF FINANCIAL converted to US dollars (if necessary).
Additionally, applicants must submit an essay
ASSISTANCE describing accomplishments and justification
for consideration of NYFA’s Tuition Discount.
Private Scholarship Sources : Completed application, essay and
While it takes some effort to find these documentation should be submitted to the
competitive private sources, it is well worth Financial Aid Office. Completed applications
the time to locate additional funds. High are reviewed and students are notified within
school guidance counselors, public libraries, four weeks of their funding awards. For more
the Office of Financial Aid and websites for information, students may contact Brian
scholarship searches are the best sources for Koplow via email: [email protected]
students to locate other unique opportunities
for financial assistance. FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
Veterans Educational Benefits : Financial Aid Probation is not the same as
Academic Probation. After being placed on
Many Veterans Educational Benefits are
Financial Aid Probation, the student will
potentially available for veterans and service
receive federal financial aid for the subsequent
members. Spouses and family members of
semester of enrollment, but must meet all
veterans may also be eligible for Education
SAP requirements at the end of the semester.
and Training Benefits. The New York Film
If he/she does not do so, federal financial aid
Academy (NYFA) assists veterans and their
eligibility will be suspended. While on
family members by helping to simplify GI bill
Financial Aid Probation, no appeal or
educational benefits to the best of their ability
reapplication for aid is necessary.
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FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION Financial Aid Refund Policy:
In accordance with the 1998 Code of Federal
Financial Aid Suspension is not the same as
Regulations (CFR) 668.22, the Office of
Academic Suspension. The student losses
Financial Aid is required by federal statutes to
eligibility for Federal Student Aid until he/she
determine how much federal financial aid was
successfully completes one term at NYFA. If
earned by students who withdraw, drop out,
the student was experiencing extenuating
have been dismissed or have taken a leave of
medical or emotional circumstances that
absence prior to completing 60% of the
negatively impacted his/her academic
program. If a student earned less aid than was
performance, the student may appeal the
disbursed, the institution would be required
suspension.
to return a portion of the funds and the
student may also be required to return a
FINANCIAL AID POLICIES portion of the funds. If a student earned more
aid than was disbursed to him/her, the
Disbursement Of Financial Aid : institution would owe the student a post-
Federal, state and school grants for each withdrawal disbursement which must be paid
semester are deducted approximately two within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal.
weeks after the add/drop period of each Permission from the student may be required
semester, as long as the student has complied to issue the post-withdrawal disbursement.
with all financial aid requirements. First-time Written notification will be provided to the
borrowers in the Federal Direct Loan Program student and must be signed and returned
will have their loan funding disbursed 30 days within a specified period of time in order to
after the beginning of classes. credit the funds to a student’s account. NYFA
must return the amount of funds for which it
Direct Loan/Direct PLUS recipients should is responsible no later than 45 days after the
deduct origination and rebate fees from loan date of the student’s withdrawal.
approval amounts. Direct Loan/Direct PLUS
proceeds are sent directly to the school. Refunds are allocated in the following order:
Students are notified when loans have been • Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans (other
credited and have the option to cancel all or a than PLUS loans)
portion of those loans. Students with outside • Direct Subsidized Student Loans
scholarships should notify the Office of • Federal Perkins Loans
Financial Aid by sending a copy of the award • Direct PLUS loans
letter. The amount must be included as a • Federal Pell Grants for which a return of
financial aid resource and may affect the funds is required
student’s eligibility for previously awarded aid. • Academic Competitiveness Grant
• National SMART Grant
• Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants
for which a return of funds is required
• Other assistance under this Title for which
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NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT
Many qualified applicants to the New York income. For U.S. Citizens, Tax returns are
Film Academy do not have the financial required. For international students tax
resources to afford the cost of attendance. return or other documentation clearly
While many of these programs are eligible for demonstrating annual income. Please note,
Federal Aid, this is often not sufficient to in the event that tax returns are unavailable,
make our programs affordable to all students the following may be used: Social Security
who would benefit from the education we Documents; W2 Forms; or Bank
provide. In order to address this hardship, the Statements.
New York Film Academy offers a Need-Based 4) Parents Financial Documentation (students
Tuition Discount to all students in the same under 26 years of age) demonstrating
circumstances. To qualify, applicants must annual household income. For U.S.
demonstrate the need for the tuition discount Citizens, Tax returns are required. For
through documentation described below. In international custodial parent’s tax return
the event a student applies to a FSA eligible or other documentation clearly
program and receives federal student aid, the demonstrating annual income. Please note,
Need-Based Tuition Discount will be in the event that tax returns are unavailable,
accounted for in the recipient’s financial aid the following may be used: Social Security
package and included in the need Documents; W2 Forms; or Bank
determination for federal student aid Statements.
programs. The Need-Based Tuition Discount
is provided to qualified students for the TUITION DISCOUNT
duration of their program provided the
student maintains satisfactory academic CRITERIA
progress.
Student/Family Income is the main
determining factor in awarding the amount of
GENERAL APPLICATION the discount. The table below illustrates the
metric of income amounts to discount
1) Completed Application form amounts. All students in like circumstances in
2) Financial need statement (a written the same programs and start dates will receive
document of up to a page discussing the the same discount.
student’s financial circumstances, and
explaining their financial need for
assistance).
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NYFA Programs with Tuition of $40,000 Per Year or Above
Income Amount of Discount
$0 to $50,000 $15,000 to $10,000
$50,000 to $100,000 $10,000 to $5,000
$100,000 to $150,000 $5,000 to $0
NYFA Programs with Tuition Below $40,000 Per Year

Income Amount of Discount
$0 to $50,000 $10,000 to $8,000
$50,000 to $100,000 $8,000 to $5,000
$100,000 to $150,000 $5,000 to $0
Other factors/criteria including those listed • Past educational costs (i.e. student loan
below may affect the amount of the discount debts incurred before attending NYFA).
and are also accounted for in the award
determination: PERIOD OF DISCOUNT
• Household size.
Need-Based Tuition Discounts will be offered
• Other funding sources (e.g.. Veteran’s
at the New York Film Academy on a
funding).
permanent basis with no end date.
• Change in family financial circumstances
(i.e. change in employment status; requiring
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PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
RULES & REGULATIONS
VEHICLES SAFETY
Students cannot drive their own cars onto the Parts of the Universal Backlot offers interiors,
lot. Moving vehicles may not be used in any balconies, rooftops, etc. These are sets and
way during any production class or workshop. some of the buildings are not as safe as they
appear. Stunts will not be permitted without
ENTERING UNIVERSAL prior approval from the Director. Stunts on
rooftops will not be permitted.
STUDIOS
Students must meet outside The Smokehouse TRAMS
at 9:00 AM. The Smokehouse is located at:
In some cases, Universal Studios’ trams will
4420 W Lakeside Drive pass through or close by the location assigned.
Burbank, CA 91505 Trams always have the right-of-way, and
students are never to converse or interact with
Shuttles leave periodically between 9:00 AM
passengers at any time.
– 9:45 AM. A NYFA representative will be
there to coordinate the shuttles. If students
would like to bring any non-NYFA actors to a CASTING
production workshop, they must request
permission from their Department NYFA staff members are not to be used as
Coordinator or Chair at least 24 hours before actors. Students are responsible to make the
the production workshop, and ensure that the proper arrangements if bringing non-NYFA
request was confirmed and granted. Guests actors to the Universal Backlot. Failure to do
will not be allowed onto the Universal Backlot so will result in Universal Studios denying
if their full names (as listed on a passport, access.
driver’s license or state-issued ID) are not
provided by NYFA to Universal Security 24
hours prior to the production workshop. PROPS & WARDROBE
Once on Universal Studios premises, students Students are allowed to check out props and
are not allowed to leave their designated area, wardrobe for their production workshop films.
as assigned by the Studio. Exiting this Request forms are to be sent to Erick Saldana
established perimeter is considered trespassing ([email protected]) at the Props and
and may result in being banned from the Wardrobe Department at least one day prior
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LUNCH
Students are to remain on the lot for the full
day of production workshop, including
lunchtime. Lunch trucks may be available.
Students are responsible to bring cash to
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CAMPUS POLICIES
students must remain within the designated
DRESS CODE areas, and should not interfere or interact
with Universal or Warner Bros. tour trams,
Students must dress appropriately at all times.
vehicles and other production personnel
No offensive, revealing or immodest clothing
outside of NYFA, including, but not limited
will be tolerated. Shirt and shoes are required
to, industry professionals and celebrities. If
inside all NYFA buildings.
students are holding casting sessions on
campus or inviting non-NYFA actors to their
SMOKING shoots, they must acquire the appropriate
paperwork, and bear the responsibility of
In accordance with Burbank regulations, those guests. NYFA students represent the
smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of school on campus and at any NYFA functions,
entrances, exits and open windows of all including production workshops, and will face
NYFA buildings. Students desiring to smoke disciplinary action if they fail to adhere to the
cigarettes may do so only in designated Code of Conduct.
smoking areas. At 3300 Riverside, the smoking
section is located outside on the sidewalk, to
the left of the main entrance on Warner Blvd. BIKES & SKATEBOARDS
Students, staff & faculty are reminded to
Bikes and skateboards are not allowed in any
properly dispose of their cigarette butts after
NYFA buildings.
smoking.
PETS & ANIMALS

NEIGHBORS
Pets and animals are not allowed on NYFA
Students should always respect their
premises. Exceptions will be made for service
surrounding space, both in class and between
animals.
classes, as the New York Film Academy is a
professional and academic environment.
Students should refrain from rehearsing in
the hallways and should be respectful of
neighboring offices and establishments.
Under no circumstance should students
disrupt or enter neighboring offices and
attempt to solicit work or internships. During
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CREDIT EARNING POLICIES
The New York Film Academy awards credit semester and course length, number of class
according to the following policy: sessions and duration of class sessions are
consistent in the course catalog and students’
A semester unit consists of 3 hours of work academic schedules.
each week for a period of 15-16 weeks. In
lecture courses requiring outside
preparation, 1 semester unit represents 1 hour FULL-TIME STATUS
of instruction and at least 2 hours of work
outside of class, per week. In In undergraduate and certificate programs, a
studio/laboratory courses, 1 semester unit minimum of 12 units per semester is required
represents 1.5 to 2 hours of instruction and at for students to maintain full-time status. In
least 1 – 1.5 hours of studio/laboratory graduate programs, a minimum of 9 units per
preparation, per week. semester is required for students to maintain
full-time status.
Under the supervision of the Dean of the
College, Provost and School Directors, the
Department Chairs plan program curricula INDEPENDENT STUDY
with faculty involvement, and determine the
NYFA does not offer formal independent
appropriate number of instructional hours for
study programs, and evaluates students’ needs
every course/program and the amount of
on an individual basis. In special
work/preparation outside of class students
circumstances, students may be provided
need to complete their study.
opportunities to pursue individualized study,
The Provost, Dean of the College and which is defined as completing a course on a
Department Chairs assign the appropriate one-on-one basis with an instructor.
credits for each course and program, based on Allowances may be made for students to
the credit/hour formula designated above. In complete specific courses in individualized
addition, the Associate Dean of Academic study if/when it is determined by the
Development, Associate Dean for Academic Department Chair and Dean of the College
Affairs and Registrar review NASAD and that the student will achieve all of their course
BPPE guidelines routinely to ensure that the goals in a non-traditional learning experience.
New York Film Academy is complying with No more than 20 % of a student’s education
regulations. may be completed in individualized study
form.
These credit/hour designations are reviewed
with the Scheduling Department, where the
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TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES
To maintain the integrity of its programs, level course and must be the substantial
NYFA only accepts transfer credits in the equivalent of a course offered at the New York
student’s major area or discipline from its Film Academy. Decisions regarding the
branch campuses, and transfer credits for awarding of credit rest with the Associate
Liberal Arts & Science courses towards their Dean for Academic Affairs. If credit is
AFA, BA or BFA degrees. NYFA does not awarded, the length and/or requirements of
accept more than 30 units of Liberal Arts & the program may be adjusted.   Only official
Science from other schools. From NYFA’s transcripts, official score reports and official
branch campuses, the LA campus will accept evaluations of foreign units shall be used for
no more than 50 % of the total credits this review.
required to complete a degree or program.
Transfer students must meet the same overall
Students desiring credit for previous academic academic standards and requirements as
work or training must submit a written students who enter the BA or BFA as
request for such credit to the Associate Dean freshmen.  The studio arts curriculum at
for Academic Affairs, along with transcripts NYFA is highly specialized and integrated
and/or official score reports. No requests for with very few electives and it is the general
transfer credits can be evaluated until policy of New York Film Academy not to
students have submitted evidence of accept transfer units in studio arts from other
completed coursework. All transfer credit academic postsecondary institutions. Grades
requests must be made within the Add/Drop from transfer courses are not used to calculate
period, and students are encouraged to the NYFA grade-point average; only the course
contact the Registrar’s office or the Associate units transfer. NYFA may place further
Dean for Academic Affairs prior to the first restrictions on the acceptance of transfer units
day of class, in order to ensure that all in order to maintain the integrity of the BFA
requisite material is received and evaluated in degree program. For this reason, courses,
a timely manner. Students who fail to submit practica or internships, taken at other
a transfer credit request and provide all institutions may not transfer.   Acceptance of
required documents by the deadline will not units in transfer does not guarantee that those
have their credits transferred and must attend units will be applicable to the BFA degree.
all mandatory courses in their program.
Students are advised to check the Add/Drop
Change dates listed under Academic Policies. TRANSFER OF
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT
To be accepted for transfer, courses must have
been taken at an accredited institution, taken Credit from institutions outside the country
for a letter grade of a C or higher (where the must be equated to those at accredited US
C grade has the numerical equivalent of at colleges and universities. It is the
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with an original certified copy of an Media Production, Acting for Film,
evaluation of his/her international units Screenwriting, Producing, Photography,
performed by World Educational Services or Cinematography, 3-D Animation and Game
an equivalent service approved by the Office Design is also at the complete discretion of
of the Registrar. the institution to which you may seek to
transfer. If the credits, degree or certificate
that you earn at this institution are not
CREDIT FOR NON- accepted at the institution to which you seek
TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCE to transfer, you may be required to repeat
some or all of your coursework at that
The Dean of the College may authorize non- institution. For this reason you should make
traditional course work for transfer upon certain that your attendance at New York Film
review of relevant transcripts and other Academy will meet your educational goals.
supportive materials. Such units, if granted, This may include contacting an institution to
are only to be used for program requirements. which you may seek to transfer after attending
NYFA to determine if your credits or degree,
The institution maintains a written record of
prior education and training of veterans and diploma or certificate will transfer.
eligible persons and the record will clearly
indicate that credit has been granted, if TUITION CREDIT
appropriate, with the training period
shortened proportionately and the student Students who receive transfer credit for
notified accordingly. previous academic work or training may be
entitled to a reduction in tuition. This
reduction in tuition would be on a pro-rated,
OTHER COURSE WORK per credit unit basis, depending on the
Approved Internships or NYFA Summer number and type of units transferred, and the
Abroad programs shall be listed on the NYFA course(s)/semester(s) to which they apply.
transcript as “transfer units.”
ARTICULATION WITH
NOTICE CONCERNING OTHER SCHOOLS
TRANSFERABILITY OF The New York Film Academy has signed
CREDITS & CREDENTIALS articulation agreements with the purpose of
EARNED AT OUR guaranteeing transfer credits from the
INSTITUTION articulating school for students who fulfill all
admissions requirements and are accepted to
The transferability of credits you earn at the New York Film Academy’s Bachelor of
NYFA is at the complete discretion of an Fine Arts programs.
institution to which you may seek to transfer.
NYFA will only enter into an agreement after
Acceptance of the degree, diploma or
verifying the articulating school’s accreditation,
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representatives of the two institutions to • San Diego City College and NYFA, Los
identify common missions, goals and Angeles.
standards, and after a detailed review of the • Santa Monica College and NYFA, Los
courses and curricula have been completed Angeles.
and reviewed for equivalencies. At the end of
this process, the Associate Dean for Academic The articulation agreements are designed to
Affairs generates a rubric for credit transfer. aid SDCC and SMC students to transfer
credits to NYFA in order to complete a BFA
In accordance with NASAD standards, all or BA program at NYFA, Los Angeles.
articulation agreements are published and Students must achieve a grade of C or higher
made readily available to enrolled and in an equivalent course in order to transfer
prospective students They are also described the credits.
on the school website. Currently, an
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CREATIVE FREEDOM
ACADEMIC HONESTY &

ACADEMIC FREEDOM
CREATIVE INTEGRITY
NYFA believes in the free pursuit of
intellectual and artistic inquiry, as well as the NYFA expects all students to be responsible
individuals who insist on high standards of
exchange of ideas between instructors and
students. Controversial subjects may be honesty, personal conduct and creative
integrity. All incidences of plagiarism, cheating
explored without fear of censure, retribution or
and deliberate hindrance of other students’
reprisal, so long as the work occurs within the
work are considered serious offenses and will
scope of the NYFA education and is consistent
be subject to a Disciplinary Review Hearing at
with its stated Academic Freedom Policy,
which penalties will be imposed.
which will be made available to any person
upon request. Students, faculty and staff are Academic honesty extends to all school
free to express themselves and explore their projects, productions and exercises, both on
artistic horizons as they see fit, provided that and off the NYFA campus. Students must
they remain in compliance with state and maintain a high standard of honesty in
federal law, and so long as they can successfully declarations and descriptions of these projects
demonstrate that the work to faculty, administration and staff, as well as
discussed/performed/completed was created other agencies and vendors. Deliberate
with artistic intent. Pornographic depictions dishonesty and misconduct are considered
created with commercial intent or used for serious offenses and will be subject to a
commercial purposes will not be tolerated, and Disciplinary Review Hearing at which penalties
the creators of such work will be subject to will be imposed.
expulsion/dismissal.
Plagiarism is the attempt, successful or not, to
Instructors are free to discuss controversial pass off someone else’s words or ideas as your
subjects in class and screen controversial works own. Any copying from another student, or
without fear of reprisal, so long as the work lifting/paraphrasing passages from the internet,
serves the overall goal of NYFA curriculum and books or any other source, without giving
does not violate the NYFA Code of Conduct proper credit, is considered dishonest.
or any institutional or campus-wide policies.
Work that contains nudity, graphic sexual The New York Film Academy expects all
depictions, extreme violence and/or excessive students to be responsible individuals who
profanity may be precluded from a public insist on high standards of honesty, personal
screening at the discretion of the conduct and creative integrity. All assignments
administration. Films precluded from public and exams must represent the student’s own
presentation will be screened in private for an work, and all quotes and other external sources
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All incidences of plagiarism, cheating, Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States
deliberate hindrance in other students’ work Code). These rights include the right to
and other forms of dishonesty and misconduct reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work.
are considered serious offenses and will result
in an automatic zero for the assignment and In the file-sharing context, downloading or
academic probation for the duration of the uploading parts or whole copyrighted works
student's academic program. without authority constitutes an infringement.
Students are reminded that copyright
. The student will be subject to a mandatory infringement is a criminal offense and
Disciplinary Review Hearing with the convictions may include jail time and/or severe
Academic Conduct Committee at which fines, with a maximum penalty of $150,000 per
further penalties – failing the course, instance in the United States.
suspension, and/or expulsion – may be
imposed. Students are forbidden from illegally
downloading, uploading or sharing pirated
material on campus, including, but not limited
FREEDOM OF SPEECH to, software, torrents, films and television
shows. Failure to comply with the institution’s
NYFA is an open, artistic environment. While policy will result in disciplinary action.
we embrace the artist’s right to free speech and
expression, any form of discrimination
(whether based on age, race, religion, gender, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
gender identity or sexual orientation, etc.) will
not be tolerated. Libel and slander are strictly Intellectual property refers to exclusive
prohibited. Any student found guilty of copyright, trademarks, patents and other legally
defamation against NYFA students or staff is recognized rights to intangible assets, including
subject to disciplinary action. Any NYFA literary, cinematic and artistic works.
student, faculty or staff found guilty of Students must adhere to industry standards
defamation against any other student, faculty and institutional policies regarding copyright
or staff is subject to disciplinary action, laws, with respect to material they wish to
including probation, expulsion or termination. produce. For NYFA coursework, students may
be advised not to use, or may be prohibited
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT from using, characters, music, and other source
material they do not have rights to. Students
POLICY working on adaptations are encouraged to use
material that is in the public domain. Students
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising,
may direct any questions they have regarding
without permission or legal authority, one or
appropriate use of intellectual property to
more of the exclusive rights granted to the
faculty or administration.
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EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY
NYFA operates within the guidelines of
federal and state law with regard to the DIVERSITY POLICY
maintenance, organization and protection of
student files. NYFA is aware of, and in At the New York Film Academy, we believe
compliance with, guidelines established by the Diversity is an asset to bring to bear, an ideal
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act to strive for, and a guiding principle for all we
(FERPA), concerning protection of do.
confidentiality and privacy of student records.
Diversity promotes a greater mutual
A copy of FERPA guidelines is available for
understanding of our differences, which
review in the Registrar’s Office.
fosters empathy to reach across cultural,
political, and socioeconomic boundaries. It
RETENTION & PERSISTENCE encourages leadership, inclusive decision-
making, and global citizenship that
All records for each NYFA student are kept in respectfully consider other points of view.
separate academic and financial files in locked Diversity empowers members of the NYFA
fireproof cabinets in the Registrar’s Office and community to tell their own stories, creating a
under 24-hour security surveillance. The office wider array of perspectives for storytelling
remains locked at all times. The Registrar worldwide.
must accompany anyone entering the
Registrar’s Office. All academic and financial Diversity goes beyond the traditional
records for each student (current, graduate or constructs of individual differences and
withdrawn) will be stored for a minimum of 5 cultivates a community that promotes the
years after the date of their first class at NYFA. acceptance of people’s distinguishable
Academic transcripts are permanently qualities while respecting each other’s
maintained. Should a complaint arise observations, perspectives, and experiences.
concerning a particular student, the files NYFA works to identify deficiencies in
pertaining to that student will be maintained diversity within our community and around
for the life of the corporation. the globe, and to create actionable goals to
address these deficiencies.
STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR The New York Film Academy’s commitment
NON-FRATERNIZATION to diversity is central to its role in training
POLICY artists to enter an increasingly global arts
community. We believe that the arts play an
Intimate relationships/dating between essential role in communicating cultural ideas
students and instructors or staff of NYFA is and creating dialogue that enriches the lives of
strictly prohibited. all those who participate. We further assert
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society, the inclusion of all voices in the arts is complaint.
essential to the health of a globally diverse
community. Any student, faculty or staff member who has
witnessed or experienced discrimination,
Our mission is therefore to increase the harassment or defamatory language on
inclusion of voices that are underrepresented campus should immediately report the
or frequently misrepresented in Visual, incident in one of the following ways:
Performing, and Cinematic Arts to create a
globally inclusive environment for artists and • File a complaint form available at the
their vital work. Dean’s Office.
• Send an email to [email protected]
NYFA has identified the following goals in • Discuss the problem with a faculty member,
working toward successful achievement of our Department Chair, or the Dean of the
mission. College, Dean of Faculty or Dean of
Students.
1) The New York Film Academy actively
seeks to create a safe environment for a NYFA will take the appropriate action to
globally diverse community of students protect faculty, staff and students from
and educators to study their craft and discrimination, investigate any allegations or
exchange ideas. complaints and interview all parties involved
2) NYFA expands its education in to find effective resolutions.
communication to provide students and
educators training in the use of positive Depending on the findings of the
communication skills to resolve conflicts investigation and at the discretion of the
and increase leadership capacity in diverse school, any student, faculty or staff member
communities. who violates the Policy may be suspended or
3) NYFA provides resources to identify and dismissed.
reduce discrimination on the basis of race,
In some cases, students, faculty or staff
gender, age, religion, sexual orientation,
members who wish to continue their study or
and other such group identities.
employment may be required to attend a
4) NYFA provides opportunities for students
Diversity/Sensitivity Training course at their
and faculty to broaden their perspectives
own expense.
through participating in multicultural
activities and volunteering with
communities in need. STUDENT GRIEVANCE
POLICY
REPORTING
Grievance Review & Resolution
DISCRIMINATION
Process
We are committed to responding quickly and
All students, faculty, and staff have the right
constructively to bias and discrimination
to due process in any action brought against
complaints, and ensuring that all individuals
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academic or employment status with the • Following a valid complaint, NYFA will
institution. Students and employees have the implement reasonable policies or
right to petition for special consideration with procedures to avoid similar complaints in
regard to the academic and administrative the future.
policies and procedures when circumstances • Grievances or complaints may be
beyond their control prevent them from submitted anonymously; however, unless
adhering to said policies and procedures. you include your contact information,
NYFA will be unable to investigate your
NYFA will address all appropriate student complaint or respond to you regarding the
grievances promptly. A grievance is considered subject matter.
appropriate if a student expresses feelings of • A written summary of all complaints will
dissatisfaction concerning any application or be kept for a minimum of six years,
interpretation of the NYFA administration or following the date that the complaint was
management-related policy. Procedures are as first received.
follows: • For specific sex-based discrimination and
• Complaints or problems with NYFA sexual misconduct student rights and
should be completed and submitted grievances, please see Appendix A: Sex-
online via the Dean of Students website Based Discrimination & Misconduct
on the NYFA Hub. Procedures.
https://hub.nyfa.edu/student_services/de • A student or any member of the public
an-of-students-office/student-grievances. may file a complaint about this institution
• All student complaints will be investigated with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
thoroughly, including interviewing all Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by
parties and reviewing all documents that completing a complaint form, which can
relate to or may potentially relate to the be obtained on the Bureau’s internet
complaint. website www.bppe.ca.gov.
• If the complaint is determined to be valid,
all necessary steps will be taken to provide
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CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY
are duly sworn peace officers under the
JEANNE CLERY California Penal Code Section 830.2(b),
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS authorized to carry firearms and have the
SECURITY POLICY & authority as municipal police officers to use
police powers of arrest. LAPD has primary
CAMPUS CRIME ACT jurisdiction over the NYFA campus located at
3800 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
This act requires NYFA to distribute its
BPD has primary jurisdiction over NYFA
Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Act
campuses located at 3300 Riverside Drive,
to all current and potential NYFA students
Burbank CA 91505; Burbank Studios at 3000
and employees. NYFA collects statistical
W. Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91523; Post-
information from Campus Security
Production located at 210 Pass Ave, Burbank,
Authorities (CSA) and local municipal police
CA 91505; and the Equipment Building
departments including: Los Angeles Police
located at 210 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA
Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
91506. Both Departments provide law
Department, Burbank Police Department and
enforcement services 24 hours a day, 365 days
California Highway Patrol. Licensed
a year.
counselors are exempt from reporting
requirements. NYFA encourages counselors to NYFA also provides full-time, unarmed
inform students of voluntary, confidential Campus Security Authorities (CSA) Officers
crime-reporting procedures for inclusion in to assist with security in buildings and around
the Campus Security Report. the campus.
Statistical information from NYFA CSA
Officers and from outside law enforcement REPORTING INTIMIDATION,
agencies, is integrated into a single document
THREATS OR VIOLENT ACTS
and, posted on the NYFA webpage, and with
provided in a hard copies provided upon Students, teachers and staff are obligated to
request. report any incident of prohibited conduct to
the CEO, Director, Dean of the College,
LOS ANGELES & BURBANK Dean of Students, Dean of Faculty or Human
Resources.
POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Every reported complaint regarding
The LAPD and BPD are vested with the prohibited conduct or harassment will be
authority and responsibility to enforce all investigated thoroughly, promptly, and in a
applicable local, state and federal laws. confidential manner. If prohibited conduct is
Officers have the authority and duty to confirmed, NYFA will discipline the offender,
conduct criminal investigations, arrest whether student, faculty member or staff
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this policy can range from oral and/or written
warnings up to and including suspension, DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
expulsion or termination of employment, STUDENTS, FACULTY &
depending on the circumstances. STAFF
When a violation is found, the accused will be
THE INVESTIGATIVE
notified of the findings and the specific or
PROCESS corrective remedial actions to be taken. For
employees, the supervisor of the accused will
In the event of a reported violation of this also receive notification, as appropriate. No
policy: details about the nature or extent of
• All involved parties will be interviewed by disciplinary or corrective actions will be
NYFA management. disclosed to the complaint(s) and/or
• Information obtained from interviews and witness(es) unless there is compelling reason
investigations will be handled to do so (i.e. personal safety.) Resulting
confidentially on a need-to-know basis. disciplinary action can include the following:
However, if information is learned that verbal warning, temporary loss of specific
requires legal action, disclosure of this privileges, suspension or expulsion.
information may be required during the
process. In the event of an incident where NYFA
• NYFA management or its designees will management considers there to be a
review the results of the investigation and significant safety risk to any students, faculty
determine the appropriate action. or staff, NYFA reserves the right to
• Results of the investigation will be handled immediately suspend the involved parties
confidentially on a need-to-know basis. until the investigation provides reasonable
assurance that students, faculty & staff are not
in any danger.
NYFA investigator(s) will make a reasonable
effort to ensure that the complaint(s) and/or NYFA will not refund students for lost
person(s) providing information are not privileges or lost access to campuses, facilities,
exposed to any threats of violence, classes, tests, performances, lessons,
intimidation or personal risk. If any such appointments, or other activities and events
situations are determined to have occurred, resulting from a disciplinary action, except as
NYFA will respond appropriately. required by state or federal policies.
Based on the investigation, the investigative

team must determine whether the allegation(s)
were founded, unfounded or inconclusive.
This determination shall be documented in
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and security report maintained on the NYFA
NON-EMERGENCY website.
PROCEDURES & REPORTING
CODE OF CONDUCT NON-RESIDENTIAL
VIOLATIONS BUILDINGS
Students are expected to abide by the NYFA All NYFA facilities are open to students and
Institutional Code of Conduct. NYFA holds staff during daytime and evening hours while
all students, faculty and staff responsible for classes are in session or while events are
carrying out and monitoring compliance. Any occurring. NYFA’s main facility is located on
ethical or legal violation, unfair treatment or 3300 W. Riverside Dr. and is open 8:00 AM –
improper conduct should be reported 10:00 PM. During all other times, NYFA
immediately to the Director or Dean of buildings are usually locked unless otherwise
Students and/or Human Resources so that it authorized. Students, faculty and staff must
may be investigated and the appropriate work together to keep doors closed after hours.
action taken. It is the responsibility of all
members of the NYFA community to take an
active role in policing compliance with these PROPERTY SECURITY
ethical standards and safety, so that we can AGAINST THEFT
continue to maintain our creative
environment and reputation in the The following guidelines can help prevent
community. theft on campus and on location:
To report a non-emergency incident, or for 1. Whether on campus, on the Universal
more information on code of conduct Backlot, Warner Bros or on set, students
violations or incident reporting, students may must not leave NYFA
visit the following web address: equipment/property and other valuable
items unattended.
https://hub.nyfa.edu/student_services/dean- 2. Equipment and personal items that are
of-students-office/student-conduct not in use or under close surveillance
should be stored in a secure location.
Vehicles are not secure storage units for
CRIME LOG equipment and valuables.
A daily incident report is made available to
Any suspicious or unauthorized person
the Campus Director, reporting all activity
identified on campus should be reported to an
related to campus crimes. A compiled list of
instructor or CSA Office immediately.
all activity is maintained for all campus
Students should never lend their Universal ID
locations by the Campus Operations Director
badge to anyone at any time.
and made available to CSA Officers [NT1] for
annual reporting requirements. Students are
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convicted sex offenders enrolled/employed at
HARASSMENT institutions of higher education. The State of
California (Penal Code 290) requires sex
NYFA is committed to providing an
offenders to register within five working days
educational environment free of harassment.
of arrival and also “register with the campus or
Slurs, jokes, statements, emails, gestures,
any of its facilities” of higher education at
pictures or cartoons based on such factors as
which the offender is employed, has carried
race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
on a vocation or is a student.
age, physical disability, medical condition,
marital status, sexual orientation, family care,
leave status or veteran status as well as TIMELY WARNINGS
harassment based on gender, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions will A campus-wide “timely warning” will be issued
not be tolerated. in the event of an emergency. Systems for
issuing warnings include postings, flyers,
For specific policies on sexual harassment, emails and campus websites. NYFA will also
sexual assault, and prevention and awareness, share warnings from local police departments
please see Appendix A: Sex-Based if the campus area is or may be affected.
Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policies. Updates on crimes are provided on the NYFA
website. Anyone with time-sensitive
SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION information regarding threats to campus
safety should report to NYFA CSA Officers.
& SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
POLICIES
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
Please see Appendix A on page 153. SYSTEM
NYFA utilizes an emergency notification
SEX OFFENDER NOTICE system that sends text messages to all students
in the event of an emergency. In the event of
The State of California requires all sex
an emergency, the Campus Director will:
offenders to register with the police in the
jurisdiction in which they reside. The state Consult with local law enforcement, fire
makes this information available to law departments, public health or emergency
enforcement agencies. This information is management teams to investigate the nature
available to the NYFA campus community and impact of the emergency to NYFA
online in the Related Information section of students.
the “Megan’s Law” webpage or at the local
LAPD office located at 1358 N. Wilcox • Confer with campus leadership to
Avenue or local BPD office located at 200 N. coordinate all emergency efforts.
3rd Street. • Alert designated campus emergency drill
captains regarding the required steps based
Additionally, the Campus Sex Crimes on the nature of the emergency.
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• Activate the notification system for all and staff are held at nearby locations until the
students and employees. situation is assessed and it is safe to return to
• Monitor for updates from law enforcement, the building.
fire departments, public health or
emergency management teams regarding Building Captains undergo annual training in
the status of emergency. fire and emergency evacuation response
• Update students periodically regarding the procedures. They coordinate annual fire and
status of the emergency. earthquake drills to ensure the campus
community is familiarized with the sound of
Examples of emergencies requiring campus- the alarms and are aware of the proper
wide student notification: evacuation procedures for each building.
• Immediate threats to student safety The following items that are prohibited in
• Outbreaks of highly contagious diseases office spaces is a list of fire safety rules for all
• Fire buildings:
• Weather emergencies
• Earthquakes & other natural disasters Space heaters are not to be used under any
circumstance
EVACUATION PROCEDURES • Personal coffee makers are required to be

unplugged before staff leaves the premises
NYFA has assigned Captains for each building. • Overloading power sockets outlets are is
The Captains are responsible for safely strictly prohibited
escorting students and staff out of NYFA • Power strips without surge protectors are
buildings in the event of a fire. Instructors are not permitted
also trained in proper evacuation procedures • Smoking is not permitted inside or around
and are responsible for safely evacuating their the entrance at any of the campus buildings
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DIRECTORY
CAMPUS HOURS & ADDRESS
Front Desk 9 am - 9 pm, Monday - Saturday Satellite Locations:
Administrative 9 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday
Offices “Barham/Glass Building”
Library 9 am - 10 pm, Monday - Friday 3800 Barham Blvd.
12 pm - 5 pm, Saturday Los Angeles, CA 90068
Telephone: 323-850-0830
Equipment (Barham): 818-333-3595
Main Campus & Mailing Address:
“Burbank Studios/Post-Production Building”
“Riverside Building” 3000 W. Alameda Ave.
3300 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91523
Burbank, CA 91505 Telephone: 818-333-3567
Telephone: 818-333-3558 Post Production: 818-333-3583
Fax: 818-333-3557
“Equipment”
210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Telephone: 818-306-5410
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Institutional Website: www.nyfa.edu
LA Course Catalog: http://catalogs.nyfa.edu
LA Student Handbook: https://hub.nyfa.edu/handbooks/2016-nyfa-los-angeles-student-handbook
Campus Maps: http://hub.nyfa.edu/sites/default/files/handbooks/nyfa_la_campus_maps.pdf
Digital Room Boards: https://hub.nyfa.edu/boards/la
Academic Calendar: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/school-calendar
FAQ’s http://www.nyfa.edu/about/faq.php
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Support: http://www.nyfa.edu/bfa/academic-support.php
Rooms & Schedules: https://hub.nyfa.edu/boards/la
Housing Information: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/housing.php
BFA Resources: www.nyfa.edu/bfa/resources.php
Financial Aid: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/financial_aid.php
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Veteran Affairs: http://www.nyfa.edu/veterans
Transfer Students: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/transfer-students.php
PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Production Handbook: http://www.nyfa.edu/students/resources
Collaborations Board: http://laprojects.nyfa.edu
Job Opportunities Board: net.nyfa.edu/jobs
NYFA Events: net.nyfa.edu/events/industry
Headshots Database: http://headshots.nyfa.edu
Username: filmmaker
Password: nyfacasting123
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES
Chief Executive Officer Vice President of Institutional Research &
Jean Sherlock Effectiveness
1st Floor, Riverside Rosa Belerique, MS
[email protected] 3rd Floor, Riverside
[email protected]
President
Michael Young, MFA Dean of Faculty
[email protected]
Nunzio DeFilippis, MFA
3rd Floor, Riverside
Senior Executive Vice President [email protected]
David Klein, MFA
[email protected]
Dean of Students
Kelly Gardner, BA
Director (L.A. Campus)
1st Floor, Riverside
Dan Mackler, MFA
[email protected]
[email protected]
Associate Dean of Students
Chief Financial Officer Liam Gillen, ME
Kirk Lenga, MS 1st Floor, Riverside
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dean of Academic Advising

Dean of the College
Mike Civille, Ph.D
Sonny Calderon, MFA
2nd Floor, Riverside
3rd Floor, Riverside [email protected]
[email protected]
Director of High School Programs
Director of Operations Alejandra Salinas
Brad Ben-Hain, BFA 1st Floor, Riverside
1st Floor, Riverside [email protected]
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Registrar Education Director of ESN
Vince Voskanian Karen Ogle
1st Floor, Riverside 2nd Floor (Library), Riverside
[email protected] [email protected]
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Associate Education Director

Prarthana Mohan Prima Gonzalez
1st Floor, Riverside 2nd Floor (Library), Riverside
Associate Dean for Academic Development Manager, Language & Writing Resource
Evelyn Chandra Center
1st Floor, Riverside Kendall Nelson
[email protected] 2nd Floor (Library), Riverside
[email protected]
Head Librarian, Learning Resources
Director
Josh Moorman
[email protected]
STUDENT RESOURCES
Director of Admissions Bursar’s Office
Ragga Thordarson (Tuition, Room Deposits, Student IDs)
1st Floor, Riverside Sarah Wu
[email protected] 1st Floor, Riverside
[email protected]
Director of Recruitment
Amy Ellenberger Assistant Director, International Office
1st Floor, Riverside Christine Daniels
[email protected]
Admissions Review
Kevin Curtin Director of Veteran Affairs
1st Floor, Riverside John Powers
[email protected]
Director of Financial Aid
Lissa Wayne Student Affairs Liaison
1st Floor, Riverside Jackie Rabinowitz
[email protected] 4th Floor, Riverside
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Student Affairs Liaison Props & Wardrobe
Kathia Rabelo Erick Saldana
4th Floor, Riverside 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Chair of Community Outreach Senior Chinese Student Liaison

Mason Richards Rick Curnutt
1st Floor, Riverside 3rd Floor, Riverside
Chair of Industry Lab Chinese Student Liaisons

Kimberly Ogletree Kara Wang
3rd Floor, Riverside 1st Floor, Riverside
Chair of Industry Outreach & Professional Erni Chen

Development [email protected]
Barbara Weintraub
1st Floor, Riverside Charlyne Tsou
[email protected]
Housing Coordinator
Aerial Segard Title IX Coordinator
1st Floor, Riverside Michelle Lomax
[email protected]
Events Manager
Brian Dillon Head of Campus Safety
Burbank Studios Building Eric Brown
[email protected]
Athletics Department Manager
Elise Cregg IT Manager (NYFA Emails)
1st Floor, Riverside Cody Mobley
[email protected] Burbank Studios Building
[email protected]
PRODUCTION, POST PRODUCTION & EQUIPMENT

Production Services Advisor Post Production Evening Manager
Luis Valencia Nancy Lee
1st Floor, Riverside Burbank Studios Building
Post Production Manager Post Production Deputy Manager

Laura Paulsen John Briscoe
Burbank Studios Building Burbank Studios Building

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Loss & Damages Supervisor Backlot Manager
Eric Wong Eric Wheeler
Olive Building Olive Building
Equipment Manager Backlot Supervisor

Taurean Reynolds Sajja Johnson
Olive Building 1st Floor, Riverside
Equipment Supervisor Equipment Scheduling Supervisor

Derek LaPorte Sarah Marples
1st Floor, Riverside 1st Floor, Riverside
Barham Equipment Supervisor

Neal Leffler
5th Floor Barham/Glass
[email protected]
FILMMAKING DEPARTMENT
Chair Associate Chair
Ed Timpe David Newman
3rd Floor, Riverside [email protected]
[email protected]
Associate Chair
Head of Feature Thesis Productions Scott Hartmann
Lydia Cedrone 3rd Floor, Riverside
Associate Chair Coordinator

Rick Curnutt Alexander Perry
3rd Floor, Riverside 3rd Floor, Riverside

Lee Gordon Prarthana Joshi
ACTING FOR FILM DEPARTMENT

Chair Associate Chair for Acting for Film Studies
Lynda Goodfriend Christopher Cass
5th Floor, Barham/Glass 5th Floor, Barham/Glass

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Anne Moore Veronica Brown
5th Floor, Barham/Glass 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Coordinator
Filly Gueye
5th Floor, Barham/Glass
[email protected]
SCREENWRITING DEPARTMENT
Chair Senior Coordinator
Nunzio DeFilippis Jennifer Sterner
PRODUCING DEPARTMENT
Chair Coordinator
Rich Thorne Heather Ritcheson
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Chair Associate Chair
Mary Samuelson Nancy Gong
1st Floor, Riverside 1st Floor, Riverside
Associate Chair
Vanessa Conte
[email protected]
CINEMATOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Chair Coordinator
Tony Richmond Anthony Cook
Associate Chair
Mike Williamson
3rd Floor, Riverside
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PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Chair Chair
David Mager Naomi White
[email protected] 2nd Floor, Riverside
[email protected]
Senior Coordinator
Kristine Tomaro
[email protected]
DOCUMENTARY DEPARTMENT
Sanora Bartels Maral Haytaian
4th Floor, Riverside 4th Floor, Riverside
GAME DESIGN DEPARTMENT

Chris Swain Maral Haytaian
Associate Chair
Matthew Galuppo
4th Floor, Riverside
[email protected]
3-D ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS DEPARTMENT

Chris Caton Maral Haytaian
Associate Chair
Matthew Galuppo
4th Floor, Riverside
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APPENDIX A:
SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION & SEXUAL
MISCONDUCT POLICIES
1. STATEMENT OF NON- intimate nature between individuals where
one individual has power or authority over
DISCRIMINATION another. These prohibited forms of conduct
undermine the character and purpose of New
New York Film Academy is an equal York Film Academy and will not be tolerated.
opportunity institution that does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, 3. SCOPE OF POLICY
religion, age, disability, status as a veteran,
national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, This policy covers all students and employees
gender identity, gender expression, or any of New York Film Academy, applicants for
other category protected by applicable law in admission, as well as vendors, guests, and
the administration of its educational policies, contractors. This policy applies to all
admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and activities in relation to New
programs, or other school administered York Film Academy. All complaints of Sex-
programs. Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct
will be addressed under this policy, regardless
2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE of where the alleged conduct occurred or if
the alleged conduct is related to New York
New York Film Academy is committed to Film Academy programs or activities. This
establishing and maintaining a safe learning, policy extends online to social media
living, and working environment where platforms and any form of additional cyber
healthy, respectful, and consensual conduct communication, including text messages.
represents the campus cultural norm. To that
end, this policy prohibits Sex-Based New York Film Academy’s disciplinary
Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct authority does not extend to third parties
(Incapacitated Assault, Rape, Relationship who are not students or employees of New
Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Coercion, York Film Academy. Additionally, although
Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment and there is no geographical limitation to
Stalking), together labeled as Prohibited invoking this policy, Prohibited Conduct that
Conduct. It also prohibits Retaliation against may have occurred a significant distance from
an individual for making a report of conduct and/or outside of New York Film Academy
prohibited under this policy or for property may pose difficulty to an
participating in an investigation of an alleged investigation.
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3. A. Period of Limitations regards to this policy, Sexual Misconduct is
used as an umbrella term to indicate any of
A complaint may be filed at any time, the following:
regardless of the length of time between the
alleged Prohibited Conduct and the decision • Incapacitated Assault
to file the complaint. However, New York • Rape
Film Academy strongly encourages • Relationship Violence
individuals to file complaints promptly in • Sexual Assault
order to preserve evidence for a potential • Sexual Coercion
disciplinary or legal proceeding. A delay in • Sexual Exploitation
filing a complaint may compromise the • Sexual Harassment
subsequent investigation, particularly if • Stalking
neither the Complainant nor the Respondent
is employed by New York Film Academy or
enrolled as a student at the time. 4. B. 1. Incapacitated Assault - Sexual activity
with an individual who is drugged, drunk
4. PROHIBITED CONDUCT beyond impairment, passed out or in a state
of being incapable of caring for oneself.
4. A. Sex-Based Discrimination 4. B. 2. Rape - The penetration, no matter
how slight, of the vagina or anus with any
Any act of discrimination on the basis of sex
body part or object, or oral penetration by a
that creates a hostile learning environment or
sex organ of another individual, without the
limits an individual the ability to participate
consent of the victim.
in or benefit from any New York Film
Academy educational programs, even if the 4. B. 3. Relationship Violence - Also known
conduct is not sexual in nature. Acts of as dating violence, domestic violence, or
intimidation or hostility, whether verbal, intimate partner violence - is a pattern of
nonverbal, physical, or written (graphic or abuse that occurs in an intimate, romantic
electronic) against an individual because of relationship. Relationship Violence can take
gender identity, including transgender status, many different forms, including:
or because of sexual orientation will be
addressed under this policy. • Physical abuse: hitting, pushing, etc.
• Emotional abuse: extreme jealousy or
4. B. Sexual Misconduct isolation
• Verbal abuse: yelling, swearing, or name
A broad term encompassing any unwelcome calling
behavior of a sexual nature that is committed
• Financial abuse: withholding money so
without consent or by force, intimidation, one partner is dependent on the other
coercion, or manipulation. An individual of
• Psychological abuse: threats, including
any gender can commit Sexual Misconduct
homicide or suicide
and it can occur between individuals of the
• Sexual abuse: forcing or coercing a
same or different gender. Sexual Misconduct
partner to sexual acts when they do not
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4. B. 4. Sexual Assault - Refers to sexual 4. B. 7. Sexual Harassment - Any verbal,
contact or behavior that occurs without nonverbal, physical, or written (graphic or
explicit consent. Some forms of Sexual electronic) act that is sexual in nature, severe
Assault include: and pervasive, and creates a hostile
environment or limits an individual the
• Penetration or attempted penetration of ability to participate in or benefit from any
another individual’s body, also known as educational programs.
rape
• Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts 4. B. 8. Stalking - Engaging in a course of
• Fondling or unwanted sexual touching conduct directed at a specific individual that
would cause a reasonable individual to fear
for their safety or the safety of others, or
4. B. 5. Sexual Coercion - The act of using suffer substantial emotional distress.
subtle pressure, drugs, alcohol, or force to
have sexual contact with an individual against For the purpose of this definition, a course of
their will and includes persistent attempts to conduct means two or more acts, including,
have sexual contact with someone who has but not limited to, acts in which the stalker
already refused. directly, indirectly, or through third parties,
by any action, method, device, or means
4. B. 6. Sexual Exploitation - Purposefully (cyber communication included) - follows,
taking advantage of another individual monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or
without consent. It may involve use of one’s communicates to or about an individual, or
own or another individual’s nudity or interferes with an individual’s property.
sexuality. Sexual Exploitation may take some
of the following forms: 4. C. Retaliation
• Human trafficking: use of coercion to Retaliation includes, but is not limited to
force another individual to engage in threats, intimidation, harassment and/or
commercial sex against their will negative actions related to participation in
• Voyeurism: watching or taking pictures, any activity protected under this policy.
videos, or audio recordings of another Retaliation includes purposefully interfering
individual in a state of undress or of with or damaging an individual’s academic or
another individual engaging in a sexual professional career during or after the
act without the consent of all parties conclusion of a Prohibited Conduct
• Disseminating, streaming, or posting investigation. Retaliation can come in many
pictures or video of another individual in forms including verbal, nonverbal, written
a state of undress or of a sexual nature and through social media.
without the individual’s consent
• Exposing one’s genitals to another Retaliation against any individual for filing,
individual without consent supporting, or providing information in
• Knowingly exposing another individual to connection with a complaint of Prohibited
a sexually transmitted infection or virus Conduct is strictly prohibited. New York
without the other individual’s knowledge Film Academy will take steps to prevent,
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will be addressed through this policy, and prevent, and interrupt an incident. Every day
may result in sanctions, procedural holds, individuals are potential bystanders to a range
suspension or expulsion. of behaviors that can potentially escalate to
acts of sexual misconduct. There are two
Any individual who feels that he or she has types of bystanders:
been subjected to Retaliation should make a
report to your campus Title IX Coordinator. • Passive Bystander: chooses to ignore the
Please see Section 6.D. How to File Policy situation and allow inappropriate or
Violation Complaint for Title IX harmful acts to occur
Coordinator contact information. • Active Bystander: chooses to safely engage
in the situation to stop inappropriate or
4. D. Providing False Information harmful acts
Any individual who knowingly files a false

complaint under this policy, who knowingly 5. A. 2. Active Bystander Actions -
provides false information to New York Individuals can take any of the following safe
Academy administration, or who actions to be an Active Bystander:
intentionally misleads New York Film
• Intervene: Deescalate violent situations
Academy administration involved in the
and speak out against statements,
investigation or resolution of a complaint
attitudes, or behaviors that may
may be subject to disciplinary action.
perpetuate a culture that endorses
violence as acceptable or inevitable
5. POLICY-RELATED
• Distract: Speak to one or all individuals
DEFINITIONS involved to stop actions leading to sexual
misconduct
5. A. Bystander Intervention • Remove: Stop contact by removing one or
all individuals involved
The process in which bystanders take safe
• Delegate: Call other bystanders or the
actions to de-escalate problematic situations
police to assist in the act of intervening
by interrupting inappropriate behaviors.
Being an Active Bystander does not mean
Bystander intervention focuses on the idea
that you should risk your personal safety.
that there are a sequence of situations leading
There are a range of actions that are
up to sexual misconduct that demand
appropriate for the situation at hand. When
intervention at each step. Enforcing positive
immediate danger is a factor, leaving the
behaviors at each step can prevent the
situation and calling for help is the best
inappropriate or harmful behavior moving
action to take to be an Active Bystander.
further toward sexual misconduct.
5. A. 1. Bystander - Individuals who observe

5. B. Complainant
violence or witness the conditions that An individual who reports or files a
perpetuate violence. Bystanders are not complaint with New York Film Academy
directly involved but are present and under the Sex-Based Discrimination and
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may be someone other than the individual • Incapacitation: Alcohol consumption or
who may have been subjected to Prohibited use of other drugs render an individual
Conduct. incapable of giving consent.
5. C. Consensual Sexual Contact

5. D. Incapacitation
An affirmative agreement, expressed
outwardly through mutually understandable When an individual lacks the ability to make
words and actions, to engage in a particular informed, rational judgments about whether
sexual activity. Consent can be withdrawn by or not to engage in sexual activity. An
either party at any point. Consent must be individual who is incapacitated is unable,
voluntarily given and may not be valid if an temporarily or permanently, to give consent
individual is being subjected to actions or because of mental or physical helplessness,
behaviors that elicit emotional, psychological, sleep, unconsciousness, or lack of awareness
physical or reputational financial pressure, that sexual activity is taking place.
threat, intimidation, or fear (coercion or
An individual may be incapacitated as a result
force).
of the consumption of alcohol or other drugs,
Consent cannot be implied by: or due to a temporary or permanent physical
or mental health condition. When alcohol or
• Relationship Status: The relationship other drugs are involved, incapacitation is a
status of two or more individuals does not state beyond drunkenness or intoxication.
automatically assume consent for sexual
activity. 5. E. No Contact Agreement
• Prior Sexual Activity: Consent to engage
in one sexual activity at one time is not A contract issued by the Title IX Coordinator
consent to engage in a different sexual agreeing to no communication (verbal,
activity or to engage in the same sexual written, 3rd party contact, or cyber
activity on a later occasion. communication) in order to protect the
• Body Language, Appearance, or Non- educational and/or working environments of
Verbal Communication: Consent for both the Complainant and Respondent. A
sexual contact cannot be assumed by the No Contact Agreement is not a disciplinary
way an individual dresses, smiles, looks or sanction and does not become part of a
acts. conduct record. However, failure to abide by
this No Contact Agreement will be addressed
• Silence, Passivity, Lack of Resistance, or
Immobility: An individual’s silence or immediately by a Title IX Coordinator and
may result in immediate grievance measures.
passivity can not be considered consent.
An individual who does not or cannot This may include removal from or restriction
to campus or other remedies, and may result
respond to attempts to engage in sexual
activity, even if they do not verbally say no in disciplinary sanctions and a conduct
record.
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5. F. Oral Sex 5. I. Respondent
Consensual sexual activity in which the An individual who has been accused of
genitals of one partner are stimulated by the committing a violation under New York Film
mouth of the other partner. Academy’s Sex-Based Discrimination and
Sexual Misconduct Policy.
5. G. Preponderance of Evidence
Evidence which as a whole shows that it is
6. POLICY PROCESS
more likely than not that sex-based
The following roles, responsibilities,
discrimination or sexual misconduct occurred.
resolution process and rights are established
In other words, evidence which is of greater
to assist New York Film Academy in ensuring
weight or more convincing than the evidence
an educational environment and workplace
which is offered in opposition to it and not
free from Prohibited Conduct defined under
based on the amount of evidence made
this policy.
available. New York Film Academy will use
the preponderance of evidence standard to 6. A. Employee Responsibility
determine the outcome of Sex-Based and
Sexual Misconduct investigations. There are two classifications of New York
Film Academy employees and their respective
5. H. Procedural Hold responsibility to report complaints to the
Title IX Office:
Students or employees suspected of violating
New York Film Academy institutional or 1. Confidential Counselors: can maintain
campus-wide policies will face a fair and the confidentiality of a Complainant’s
thorough investigation to determine if their disclosures and will not share any
conduct warrants disciplinary action. If, in identifiable information with New York
the process of investigating alleged complaints, Film Academy. New York Film Academy’s
the safety and welfare of other students or Licensed Mental Health Counselors and
employees are deemed at risk, the Therapists are the only employees defined
Respondent may be removed from New York as Confidential Counselors.
Film Academy during the investigation and Confidentiality can only be obtained
placed on Procedural Hold for a maximum of within the course of these employees’
10 instructional days. During this period, duties as counselors or therapists.
Respondents who are students are 2. Responsible Employees: are required to
responsible for consulting their Academic immediately share all known details of
Adviser in order to maintain their academic complaints of Prohibited Conduct under
standing. Once the investigation is complete, this policy with the Title IX Coordinator.
the Title IX Coordinator will inform the New York Film Academy has designated
Respondent of the findings and subsequent all of its employees (faculty and staff) as
decision. Responsible Employees, with the
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If an individual reports Prohibited Conduct New York Campus
to a Responsible Employee and requests Title IX Coordinator:
confidentiality, the Responsible Employee is Carlye Bowers,
still required to disclose the details of the [email protected]
Prohibited Conduct to the Title IX
Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will Los Angeles Campus
then evaluate the request for confidentiality. Title IX Coordinator:
Please see Section 8. A. Confidentiality Michelle Lomax,
Requests for more details. [email protected]
Pursuant to the Clery Act and Violence

Against Women Act, New York Film South Beach Campus
Academy includes statistics about certain Title IX Coordinator:
Maylen Dominguez,
offenses in its daily crime log and Annual
[email protected]
Security Report, and provides those statistics
to the United States Department of
Education in a manner that does not include The Title IX Coordinators are responsible for
any identifying information about individuals the oversight of compliance with Title IX for
involved in an incident. This includes the New York Film Academy. Some of the
numbers of incidents (with no detail or Title IX Coordinator responsibilities include:
personally identifying information) disclosed
to Confidential Counselors. New York Film
Academy will also issue a timely warning to • Investigating Sex-Based Discrimination
the community for reports of Clery-defined and Sexual Misconduct (Prohibited
conduct that constitutes a serious and Conduct) complaints.
ongoing threat, as outlined in the Annual • Coordinating, planning, and managing
Security Report. For more information the Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual
regarding the Clery Act, please see the New Misconduct education and training
York Film Academy Student Handbook. programs, including bystander
intervention.
6. B. Title IX Duties • Developing and implementing consistent
procedures to provide for prompt and
Under Title IX of the Education Amendment effective response to Prohibited Conduct
of 1972, New York Film Academy is required reports.
to designate individuals responsible for New • Coordinating the maintenance of
York Film Academy’s compliance efforts to complaints and actions taken in response
provide a learning and working environment to complaints, including records of
free of sexual harassment, discrimination, investigations, and disciplinary action, as
discriminatory harassment, dating and appropriate.
domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and • Being available to meet with students,
stalking. These individuals are: employees, and others about this policy.
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6. C. Office for Civil Rights Prohibited Conduct complaints, and
ensuring that all individuals feel comfortable
Concerns about New York Film Academy’s coming forward. It is important to report
application of this policy may also be incidents of Prohibited Conduct as soon as
addressed to the United States Department of possible.
Education, Office for Civil Rights, at the
following contact information: Any individual wishing to make a complaint
under this policy may contact the campus
New York: New York Office  Title IX Coordinator by email or visit their
Office for Civil Rights  office.
U.S. Department of Education 
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- New York Campus Title IX Coordinator
2500 Carlye Bowers
Telephone: 646-428-3900  [email protected]
FAX: 646-428-3843; 17 Battery Place, 5th Floor, Room 501
TDD: 800-877-8339  New York, NY 10004
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
California: San Francisco Office Los Angeles Campus Title IX Coordinator

Office for Civil Rights   Michelle Lomax
U.S. Department of Education  [email protected]
50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA 3300 Riverside Drive, 1st Floor, Dean of College
94102 Office
Telephone: 415-486-5555  Burbank, CA 91505
FAX: 415-486-5570; [email protected]
TDD: 800-877-8339 
Email: [email protected]
South Beach Campus Title IX Coordinator
Maylen Dominguez
Florida: Atlanta Office  420 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Office for Civil Rights 
[email protected]
U.S. Department of Education 
61 Forsyth St. S.W.,
Suite 19T10  Atlanta, GA 30303-8927 An individual may report Prohibited
Telephone: 404-974-9406  Conduct to a faculty or staff member
FAX: 404-974-9471;
(Responsible Employees) other than the Title
TDD: 800-877-8339 
Email: [email protected]
IX Coordinator. All reports shared with
Responsible Employees will be disclosed to
the Title IX Coordinator.
6. D. How to File a Policy Violation
Complaint Individuals may choose not to report
Prohibited Conduct to New York Film
New York Film Academy is committed to Academy administration (or local law
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respects and supports such decisions.
However, if information about Prohibited Los Angeles Police Department
Conduct comes to New York Film Academy’s 3353 N San Fernando Road
attention, New York Film Academy may start Los Angeles, CA 90065
818-238-3000
an investigation even in the absence of a filed
complaint.
South Beach Campus Local Law
6. D. 1. Option to File a Criminal Report - Enforcement
Simultaneous to pursuing resolution through Miami Beach Police Department
the New York Film Academy’s internal 1100 Washington Avenue
process, the Complainant may also file a Miami Beach, FL 33139
criminal report with the local police 305-673-7900
department or appropriate law enforcement
agency. The New York Film Academy will not 6. D. 2. Immunity - New York Film Academy
delay its investigation if criminal charges are considers the reporting of Prohibited
filed. At the request of law enforcement Conduct cases on campus to be of paramount
authorities, however, New York Film importance. New York Film Academy does
Academy may briefly postpone its not condone underage drinking and/or
investigation and proceeding while the substance abuse; however, immunity may be
authorities gather evidence. A criminal extended to all parties involved in a
investigation does not hinder New York Film Prohibited Conduct investigation, provided
Academy from conducting its own that they are acting in good faith in such
investigation, nor does it omit the need for capacity.
New York Film Academy to conduct its own
investigation. In addition, a criminal 6. E. Complainant and Respondent
investigation does not affect nor determine Rights
the outcome of New York Film Academy’s
investigation. The Complainant can seek Once a complaint has been made or a
assistance with filing a police report from the Responsible Employee has reported
campus Title IX Coordinator or School information, both the Complainant and the
Therapist. Respondent are entitled to the same rights:
New York Campus Local Law Enforcement • Every Complainant has the right to
New York Police Department 1st Precinct choose whether or not to file a complaint
19 Elizabeth Street with New York Film Academy’s Title IX
NY, NY 10013 Coordinator.
212-741-4811
• Every Complainant has the right to file a
report with law enforcement, with
Los Angeles Campus Local Law assistance from the Title IX Coordinator
Enforcement if requested.
Burbank Police Department • Every Complainant and Respondent has
200 N 3rd Street the right to an impartial investigation.
Burbank, CA 91502
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• Every Complainant and Respondent has • Modifying housing accommodations
the right to present witnesses and • Extending deadlines on tests, assignments,
evidence in support of their case. and make-up classes
• Every Complainant and Respondent has • Offering Counseling services from New
the right to have a Support Person of York Film Academy’s School Therapist
their choosing present during any • Offering academic support and
meeting related to the Title IX accommodations
investigation. • Issuing No Contact Agreement
• Every Complainant and Respondent has • Issuing Procedural Holds
the right to receive information regarding
disciplinary proceedings and to be 6. G. Support Persons
informed of on and off campus resources.
The Complainant and Respondent may be
• Every Complainant and Respondent has
accompanied by a Support Person of their
the right to have the complaint be
choosing during any meeting related to the
decided upon a preponderance of
complaint. The Support Person may not
evidence standard (it is more likely than
participate directly in any meeting or contact
not that sexual misconduct occurred).
the Title IX Office.
• Every Complainant and Respondent has
the right to be notified, in writing, of the 6. H. Timeline
outcome of the complaint.
• Every Complainant and Respondent has New York Film Academy will make every
the right to appeal the decision of the reasonable effort to ensure that the
Title IX Coordinator. investigation and resolution of a complaint
• Every Complainant or Respondent have occurs in as timely and efficient a manner as
the right to file a formal complaint with possible. New York Film Academy ‘s
the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation and resolution will generally be
Office of Civil Rights, if the Complainant completed 60 calendar days from the date the
or Respondent believes New York Film complaint was made.
Academy did not handle the complaint
properly. 6. I. Investigation
Every reported complaint of Prohibited
6. F. Interim Measures Conduct under this policy will be investigated
thoroughly, promptly and in a private
Once a complaint has been reported and manner. A Title IX Coordinator will be
until the resolution of the matter, the Title IX responsible for overseeing the prompt, fair,
Coordinator may take interim measures to and impartial investigation and resolution of
ensure safety and non-retaliation for all complaints filed with New York Film
parties. Examples of interim measures include, Academy.
but are not limited to, the following:
Depending on the nature of the complaints,
• Modifying academic and/or the investigation could include interviews
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witnesses; review of written documentation measures enforced when a Respondent
and relevant policies; review of evidence; and withdraws.
any other steps necessary to thoroughly
investigate the complaint. During the 6. I. 4. Conflict of Interest - If any
investigation, the Complainant and administrator participating in the
Respondent will have an equal opportunity to investigation or resolution of a complaint
identify witnesses and evidence that the Title presents a conflict of interest, a different
IX Coordinator may consider. Past sexual trained administrator will be appointed to
histories of the Complainant and the carry out the responsibilities.
Respondent will not be permitted as evidence. Within three days of the first meeting with
New York Film Academy reserves the right to the Title IX Coordinator the Respondent
attach other complaints, victims and policy and/or Complainant can identify in writing,
violations found during the course of an to the Title IX Coordinator, any real or
investigation. perceived conflicts of interest. The Title IX
Coordinator will carefully consider the
6. I. 1. Uncooperative Complainant - If a statements and assign an investigator, if
Complainant chooses not to cooperate with necessary. If the conflict of interest is the
the investigation, New York Film Academy Title IX Coordinator, the Respondent and/or
has a responsibility to continue the Complainant can identify in writing, to the
investigation. New York Film Academy’s goal Dean of Students, any real or perceived
is to eliminate hostile environments and conflicts of interest. The Dean of Students
prevent any future occurrences of Prohibited will carefully consider the statements and
Conduct. consult with the Title IX Coordinator to
assign an investigator, if necessary.
6. I. 2. Uncooperative Respondent - If a
Respondent chooses not to cooperate with 6. I. 5. Investigative Report - At the
the investigation, New York Film Academy conclusion of the investigation, the Title IX
has a responsibility to continue the Coordinator will write an Investigative
investigation. New York Film Academy’s goal Report using statements from all parties
is to eliminate hostile environments and involved and evidence gathered to aid in the
prevent any future occurrences of Prohibited evaluation the findings.
Conduct. Uncooperative Respondents are
still subject to New York Film Academy 6. J. Resolution
policy and disciplinary processes.
New York Film Academy utilizes an
6. I 3. Withdrawals During Investigations - Administrative Review Process to resolve all
If a Respondent chooses to withdraw during complaints under this policy. During this
an investigation, not only will the process, an unbiased, trained administrator
investigation continue in their absence, the under the Title IX Office will analyze the
Respondent may also forfeit the opportunity Investigative Report (completed by the Title
to re-start or enroll in any future New York IX Coordinator) to determine the findings
Film Academy programs. Please see Section 9. and recommend sanctions.
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6. J. 1. Findings - Findings will be determined • Name of the Respondent
by evaluating whether or not a hostile • Alleged policy violation(s)
environment was created. New York Film • Policy(s) for which the Respondent was
Academy will consider the totality of the found responsible, if any
circumstances, including, but not limited to: • Sanctions imposed on the Respondent, if
any
• The frequency, nature and severity of the
In compliance with FERPA, the Final
conduct
Outcome Letter to the Complainant will not
• Whether the conduct was physically
include any information about sanctions that
threatening
do not relate to the Complainant, unless
• The effect of the conduct on the
there is a compelling reason (i.e. personal
Complainant’s mental or emotional state
safety).
• Whether the conduct was directed at
more than one individual 6. K. Sanctions
• Whether the conduct arose in the context
of other discriminatory conduct Sanctions are issued in effort to bring an end
• Whether the conduct unreasonably to the violation in question, reasonably
interfered with the Complainant’s prevent a recurrence of a similar violation,
educational or work performance and/or and remedy the effects of the violation.
educational programs or activities
Sanctions may include; reprimand, probation,
• Whether the conduct implicates concerns
suspension, expulsion, termination of
related to academic freedom or protected
employment, temporary or permanent loss of
speech
privileges, notation on transcript, program
section reassignment, housing relocation, and
The preponderance of evidence standard will
temporary or permanent loss of access to
be used when formulating the outcomes of
campuses. Third parties who are found to
the investigation and any related disciplinary
violate this policy may have their employment
sanctions. The findings will be included in
terminated or be permanently denied access
the Investigative Report, along with
to New York Film Academy campuses and
appropriate sanctions. In addition to
privileges.
sanctions, grievance measures for either party
will be determined. Please see Section 5. G. Sanctions will be determined by the Title IX
Preponderance of Evidence for more Coordinator based upon the severity and
information. pervasiveness of the complaint, as established
in the Investigative Report, and any prior
6. J. 2. Final Outcome Letter
discipline for conduct violations.
Upon completion of the findings, a Final
The New York Film Academy will not refund
Outcome Letter will be provided to the
to students for lost privileges or lost access to
Complainant and the Respondent,
New York Film Academy campuses and
individually, to communicate the outcome.
facilities, classes, test, performances, lessons,
The Final Outcome Letter will set forth:
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resulting from a disciplinary action except as Conduct for which the Respondent was
required by State or Federal policies. found responsible.
6. K. 1. Implementations of Sanctions -If the 7. C. How to File an Appeal

Complainant or Respondent appeals, the
sanctions imposed do not go into effect until Appeals must be made in writing to your
the resolution of such timely appeal. However, campus Title IX Coordinator. Once an
if necessary, the Title IX Coordinator may appeal is made, the Title IX Coordinator will
determine that any sanctions be effective consult with New York Film Academy higher
immediately in order to protect the welfare of administration to make a determination that
either party or the New York Film Academy (i) the decision should stand; (ii) the decision
community. Please see Section 7. Appeals for should be overturned; or (iii) additional
more information. hearings should occur or evidence should be
obtained before making an appellate
7. APPEALS determination.
In the event that the decision be overturned

The Complainant or Respondent may appeal
or that additional hearings should occur or
the decision stated in the Final Outcome
additional evidence should be obtained, the
Letter within 10 days from which the letter is
appropriate steps to be taken to come to a
dated. An appeal can be filed for either the
final resolution of the complaint will be
decision regarding responsibility for
determined by Title IX Coordinator, in
Prohibited Conduct or for the sanctions.
consultation with New York Film Academy
7. A. Appeals of the Decision higher administration.
Regarding Responsibility for 8. CONFIDENTIALITY &
Prohibited Conduct
PRIVACY
The only permissible grounds for an appeal
regarding responsibility are availability of New York Film Academy is committed to
relevant new evidence not available at the making reasonable efforts to protect the
time of the hearing that could significantly privacy of a Complainant, a Respondent
impact the outcome of the hearings and/or and/or other individuals involved in a report
procedural errors during the hearings that under this policy. Information related to a
significantly impacted the outcome of the complaint of Prohibited Conduct will be
hearings. shared with a limited circle of individuals on
a need-to-know basis in order to assist with
7. B. Appeals of Sanctions the investigation and timely resolution of the
report.
The sanctions imposed on the Respondent
may be appealed on the grounds that the 8. A. Confidentiality Requests
severity of the sanction imposed is unfair
compared to the severity of the Prohibited Complainants and Respondents may request
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information regarding Prohibited Conduct as need to know. Records of complaints will be
confidential. Confidentiality requests are kept on file in accordance with the New York
taken very seriously however, such requests Film Academy’s records and retention policy.
may limit New York Film Academy the ability
to investigate and take reasonable action in 9. A. Transcript Notations
response to a complaint. When a
Respondents that are found in violation of
confidentiality request is made, the Title IX
Prohibited Conduct, specifically sexually
Coordinator will evaluate in the context of
violent crimes, will receive a notation on their
New York Film Academy’s commitment to
transcript, by New York Film Academy. This
provide a safe and nondiscriminatory
notation will state that the Respondent was
environment. Confidentiality requests are
“Suspended after a finding of responsibility
weighed against the following factors:
for a code of conduct violation” or “Expelled
• The severity and pervasiveness of the after a finding of responsibility for a code of
alleged Prohibited Conduct conduct violation”.
• Complainant’s age
Respondents who withdraw from New York
• Whether there has been additional
Film Academy during a Prohibited Conduct
Prohibited Conduct complaints against
investigation and decline to complete the
the Respondent
• The applicability of any laws mandating disciplinary process, will receive a notation on
disclosure their transcript stating “Withdrew with
conduct charges pending”.
Regardless of whether New York Film If a finding of responsibility is dismissed for
Academy is able to take disciplinary action any reason, any such transcript notation shall
against the Respondent due to a
be removed.
confidentiality request (made by the
Complainant), New York Film Academy will 9. A. 1. Appeals for Seeking Removal of
take prompt and effective action to limit the Transcript Notation
effects of the alleged Prohibited Conduct and
to prevent its reoccurrence through interim A transcript notation may be appealed only in
or grievance measures. Please see Section 6. F. the case of suspension, following one year
Interim Measures for more information. conclusion of the suspension. In cases of
expulsion, the transcript notation may not be
9. RECORDS appealed. Appeals for seeking removal of
transcript notations must be made in writing
Records of informal and formal complaints to Title IX Coordinator.
will be maintained by the Title IX
Coordinator. Complaints against employees 10. PREVENTION &
or students that result in a personnel or AWARENESS
disciplinary action will also be a part of the
Respondent’s personnel or disciplinary As part of its commitment to the prevention
record. All records are confidential with of Prohibited Conduct, New York Film
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programs. Incoming students and new https://hub.nyfa.edu/title_ix
employees receive primary prevention and
awareness programming as part of their 12. POLICY IN OTHER
orientation, and all students and employees LANGUAGES
receive ongoing training and related programs
on an annual basis. New York Film Academy Sex-Based
Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policy
11. RESOURCES is available in different languages. To request
the policy in a specific language, please
Additional resources are available at New contact your Title IX Coordinator.
York Film Academy Student Hub to
individuals wishing to seek information,
support, make a report and/or file a
complaint:

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2017-18 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 12

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 31

REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 39

TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 41

LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 43

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MANDATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT POLICY 76

DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY 78

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EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 138

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